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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-306 - Applications for License

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall submit an application to the Department on the form that the Department requires.    (b)    The application form shall include:        (1)    The applicant’s name and address;        (2)    The location of the food establishment for which application is made;        (3)    The type of food establishment that the applicant proposes to operate; and        (4)    Any other information the Department requires.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-307 - Qualifications of Applicants; Inspections

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Comply with the requirements of this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle;        (2)    Agree to permit access to the food establishment for the purpose of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and        (3)    Pay the license fee assessed under § 21-308 of this subtitle, unless exempted from the fee under this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    Before issuing a license, the Department may inspect the food establishment identified in the application to determine if the food establishment meets the requirements for a license.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-308 - License Fees

    (a)    In this section, “on–farm home processing facility” means a home or domestic kitchen located on an individual’s farm that manufactures and processes foods for commercial sale.    (b)    (1)    For any license issued for which the authority to conduct a program under this subtitle has been delegated to a county health department:            (i)    A county governing body or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may and the Anne Arundel County Council shall provide for a license fee schedule based on the anticipated cost of licensing, inspecting, and regulating food establishments and may provide for exemptions from the license fee schedule; and            (ii)    All license fees shall be paid to the local health department or chief financial officer of the county governing body or Baltimore City.        (2)    Except in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County, a license fee under this subsection may not exceed $70 for a seasonal food processing operation that:            (i)    Uses only food that is grown on the property of the licensee; and            (ii)    Is in operation for not more than a 3–month continuous period in the calendar year.        (3)    A seasonal food processing operation may obtain a food establishment license for a fee of $70 under paragraph (2) of this subsection only twice in a calendar year.    (c)    (1)    An on–farm home processing facility may obtain an on–farm home processing plant license for a fee established in regulations.        (2)    An on–farm home processing facility that obtains an on–farm home processing plant license may manufacture or process only foods provided for in regulations of the Department.        (3)    A license or permit is not required to deliver prepackaged foods to fill an order of a customer.    (d)    For any other food establishment license, the Secretary shall establish a license fee in accordance with § 2–104 of this article.    (e)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a license fee under this section may not exceed $150 annually for a food processing plant that:        (1)    Is a bona fide civic or nonprofit organization that processes meat for human consumption; and        (2)    Engages in the processing of meat for human consumption no more than three times a year for 5 days or less each time.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-309.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-309.1 - Producer Mobile Farmer's Market License

    (a)    (1)    The Department shall establish a producer mobile farmer’s market license.        (2)    The fee for a producer mobile farmer’s market license:            (i)    Shall be based on the anticipated cost of licensing, inspecting, and regulating licensees; and            (ii)    May not exceed $100.        (3)    A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be valid for a period of 1 year.    (b)    A producer mobile farmer’s market licensee may transport to and sell at a farmer’s market or at a public festival or event:        (1)    Products that were produced by the licensee under an on–farm home processing plant license;        (2)    Products produced by the licensee, as authorized by the Department in regulation; or        (3)    Farm products that have been inspected, licensed, or certified for food safety by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.    (c)    (1)    A producer mobile farmer’s market license is valid in all jurisdictions in the State.        (2)    A county or municipality may not require a producer mobile farmer’s market licensee to obtain a separate permit or license to sell products authorized for sale under the producer mobile farmer’s market license.    (d)    The Department shall:        (1)    Issue producer mobile farmer’s market licenses;        (2)    At least once a year, inspect each mobile unit that operates under a producer mobile farmer’s market license; and        (3)    Adopt regulations to implement this section.    (e)    A producer mobile farmer’s market license shall be displayed on any mobile unit operating under the license.    (f)    (1)    A person in violation of this section or a regulation adopted under this section is subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.        (2)    A county health department shall enforce and levy fines for a violation of this section or any regulations adopted under this section.        (3)    Fines assessed by a county health department shall be paid to the county in which the violation occurred.        (4)    A county health department shall notify the Department of any violations occurring in the county.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-309.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-309.2 - Seasonal Farmer's Market Producer Sampling License

    (a)    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 or at a public festival or event.    (b)    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 at any public festival or event in the county;        (3)    Be valid for the entire season for which it is issued; and        (4)    Have a single fee as set by the county.    (c)    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)    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)    A county issuing a seasonal  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.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-310 - Issuance and Scope of License

    (a)    Within 30 days after the Department receives an application for a license, the Department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (b)    While it is effective, a license authorizes the licensee to operate the food establishment identified on the license.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-311 - Denial of Application for License; Subsequent Issuance of License; Hearings and Judicial Review

    (a)    The Department may deny an application for a food establishment license issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that the applicant:        (1)    Does not meet the requirements of this subtitle or any rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle; or        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively attempts to obtain a license.    (b)    Within 30 days of receipt of the completed application, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing:        (1)    That the application has been denied;        (2)    The specific reasons for the denial of the application; and        (3)    If any, the actions that must be taken by the applicant to qualify for a license.    (c)    After a notice of denial is issued, the Department may issue a license to an applicant if the applicant:        (1)    Takes all actions specified in the notice of denial; and        (2)    Meets the requirements of this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (d)    An applicant who is denied a license is entitled to:        (1)    A hearing before the Secretary under § 21-316 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Judicial review under § 21-317 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-312 - Display of License

    Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the food establishment.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-312.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-312.1 - Licensing Information in Advertisements and Contracts for Catering Services

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Caterer” means a food service facility that offers catering services or identifies itself as a caterer.        (3)    “Catering services” means the preparation or provision and the serving of food or drink by a food service facility for service at the provider’s premises or elsewhere in connection with a specific event or a business or social function or affair.    (b)    A food service facility that offers catering services or that identifies itself as a caterer shall include its food service facility license number, including the identity of the issuer of the license, on:        (1)    All advertising on business cards, published print media, flyers, brochures, and any vehicles used in connection with catering services and in telephone directories; and        (2)    All contracts for catering services.    (c)    A food service facility that is licensed in more than one political subdivision may satisfy the requirements of this section by displaying the food service facility license number of any or all of its licenses issued by one or more of the political subdivisions.    (d)    This section does not apply to a person who:        (1)    Prepares food in a kitchen of another person’s private home for service in that private home; or        (2)    Prepares food in a kitchen of a private home or a kitchen of a school, religious or charitable organization, or nonprofit institution for service or sale to benefit a school, religious or charitable organization, or nonprofit institution.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-312.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part II - Licensing|Section 21-312.2 - Semipermanent Food Service Facility

    (a)    This section applies to a semipermanent food service facility that:        (1)    Operates in Anne Arundel County; and        (2)    Was licensed under § 21–305 of this subtitle on or before December 1, 2010.    (b)    An operator of a semipermanent food service facility shall:        (1)    Pump out the onboard wastewater holding tank as frequently as required by Anne Arundel County to avoid creating a public health nuisance;        (2)    Remove wastewater by:            (i)    Hiring a licensed liquid waste hauler to dispose of the wastewater; or            (ii)    Disposing of the wastewater at a wastewater disposal facility approved by Anne Arundel County;        (3)    Use a food grade hose and an adequate backflow prevention device to maintain a potable water supply; and        (4)    Demonstrate compliance with items (1) and (2) of this subsection by quarterly submitting a record of receipts to the issuer of the license.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-313 - Inspections

    (a)    To enforce this subtitle, a representative of the Department, at any reasonable time, may:        (1)    Enter and inspect any food establishment; and        (2)    Inspect and sample any item of food that is in a food establishment.    (b)    A person may not:        (1)    Refuse to grant access to a representative of the Department who requests to enter and inspect a food establishment under this section; or        (2)    Interfere with any inspection under this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-314 - Notice of Violation of Subtitle, Unsanitary Conditions, Etc

    If the Department finds that a food establishment is in violation of this subtitle or any rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, is in an unsanitary condition, or is not equipped properly, the Secretary shall notify the licensee:         (1)    Of the specific findings;        (2)    Of a specific, reasonable date by which the licensee shall correct the violations or deficiencies specified in the notice; and        (3)    That, if the licensee fails to correct the conditions by the date specified, the Department may suspend or revoke the license issued under this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-315 - Suspension or Revocation of License

    The Department may suspend or revoke a license issued under this subtitle if the licensee:         (1)    Violates or fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle; or        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains a license.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-316 - Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitles 2 and 3 of the State Government Article, before the Department takes any final action under § 21–311 or § 21–315 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.    (b)    The Department shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Department shall send the hearing notice to the applicant or licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service.    (d)    Within 30 days after the hearing required under this section, the Department shall decide the issue and immediately notify the parties to the hearing.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-317 - Judicial Review

    (a)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in denying, suspending, or revoking a license issued under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.    (b)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    Either party may appeal the decision of the circuit court to the Court of Special Appeals.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part III - Enforcement and Inspection|Section 21-318 - Order to Abate Violation of Subtitle or Regulation Adopted Thereunder

    (a)    If the Department believes that a person is violating any provision of this subtitle or any regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Department may have the person served with a written order that directs the person served to abate the violation within a time specified in the order.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article, the Department shall give any person served with an order under this section an opportunity for a hearing before the Department.    (c)    After a hearing under this section, the Department may affirm, modify, or withdraw the order.    (d)    A person who is served with an order under this section may not violate that order.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-321 - Construction, Remodeling, or Alterations

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, before a food establishment is constructed, remodeled, or materially altered, or before an existing building or structure is converted or remodeled for use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for the construction, remodeling, or alteration of a food establishment shall be submitted to:        (1)    The Department, if the food establishment is:            (i)    A food processing plant; or            (ii)    A chain or franchise food service facility planning to construct 2 or more facilities in the State from a single uniform set of plans; or        (2)    Except as provided in item (1)(ii) of this subsection, for food service facilities, to the appropriate county health department.    (b)    The plans or specifications required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:        (1)    Layout and arrangement of work areas;        (2)    Construction materials;        (3)    The location, size, manufacturer, and model number of equipment and facilities; and        (4)    Any other information that may be required for the proper review of the plans and specifications.    (c)    Unless the required plans and specifications are approved by the Department, a person may not:        (1)    Construct, remodel, or alter a food establishment; or        (2)    Convert or remodel an existing building or structure for use as a food establishment.    (d)    The provisions of this section do not apply to the construction, remodeling, or alteration of any areas in a food establishment used solely for office space, or recreational areas.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-322 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-322 - Donated Food

    (a)    The Maryland Department of Health and the State Department of Agriculture may:        (1)    Inspect for wholesomeness any food donated to a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association; and        (2)    Establish procedures for handling food donated to any nonprofit corporation, organization, or association.    (b)    (1)    In this subsection, “person” shall include a nonprofit corporation, organization, or association.        (2)    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–634 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for any act or omission that affects the nature, age, condition, or packaging of the donated food.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-323 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-323 - Small Residential Group Homes for Children

    (a)    In this section, “group home” means a foster home, emergency shelter, or family type residential facility for children that is:        (1)    Sponsored by a public or private agency; and        (2)    Supervised by foster parents, house parents, or counselors.    (b)    Any group home is exempt from any regulation governing food service facilities that is adopted by the Department or a local government, if the group home:        (1)    At no time has more than 14 residents including house parents and supervisory, professional, and custodial staff members; and        (2)    Has among its resident children only children placed in the group home by a court, a licensed child placement agency, or a government agency, including a local department of social services.    (c)    Each group home that is intended for no more than 14 residents shall be registered with the health officer for the county and is subject to State and local health regulations that govern occupancy and use of private family homes.    (d)    In each county, the health officer shall inspect each group home that is intended for no more than 14 residents.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  21-323.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 21 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics|Subtitle 3 - Food Establishments|Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 21-323.1 - Bed and Breakfast Establishments

    (a)    In this section, “bed and breakfast establishment” means a lodging or rooming house as defined in § 9-201 of the Public Safety Article having eight rooms or fewer for rent.    (b)    A bed and breakfast establishment is exempt from any regulation governing food service facilities that is adopted by the Department or a local government relating to the construction or installation of commercial grade kitchen equipment in the bed and breakfast establishment.    (c)    Each bed and breakfast establishment that intends to serve hot meals to renters shall be:        (1)    Licensed in accordance with § 21–305 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Subject to State and local health regulations that govern food safety and contamination.    (d)    In each county, the health officer shall inspect each bed and breakfast establishment that intends to serve hot meals to renters for compliance with food safety and contamination regulations in accordance with § 21-313 of this subtitle.