Section 21-309.2 - Seasonal Farmer's Market producer sampling license. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-309.2. Seasonal Farmer's Market producer sampling license.
 

(a)  In general.- A county may establish a seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license to be required for a producer of a farm product to prepare and offer samples of the farm product for human consumption at a farmer's market. 

(b)  Scope of license.- A county seasonal farmer's market producer sampling license established under this section shall: 

(1) Be valid at all farmer's markets in the county; 

(2) Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and 

(3) Have a single fee as set by the county. 

(c)  Use of license by licensee.- A seasonal farmer's market producer sampling licensee shall use the license only to offer samples of a farm product that has been produced by the licensee. 

(d)  Regulations.- The Department shall adopt regulations that: 

(1) Establish eligibility for the license; 

(2) Provide for the authorized uses of the license; 

(3) Establish standards and approved methods under which sampling shall be conducted; 

(4) Specify the duration of the season during which the license is valid; and 

(5) Include other provisions that are necessary to protect public health and control foodborne illnesses. 

(e)  County ordinances.- A county issuing a farmer's market producer sampling license shall adopt an ordinance that: 

(1) Sets the fee for the license; 

(2) Provides for the enforcement of provisions of law under which the license is issued; and 

(3) Provides penalties for violations of provisions of law under which the license is issued 
 

[2010, ch. 247.]