HB 535·MD·house
Food Establishments - Cottage Food Businesses - Maximum Annual Revenue
Signed into LawFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Arentz
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320
Apr 13, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Maryland law to allow cottage food businesses—those that make and sell non‑hazardous foods from a home kitchen—to earn up to $100,000 a year instead of $50,000. This higher limit lets small producers expand sales while still staying under the cottage‑food classification. The change takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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