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Maryland Cottage Food Laws
Everything you need to know about selling homemade food from your kitchen in Maryland.
Maryland offers a free optional ID number so cottage food sellers can put that on their labels instead of their home address — a privacy feature almost no other state provides.
Annual revenue cap
$50,000/year
Requirements
✓No license required
✓Labeling required
✓Delivery allowed
✓Online sales allowed
Sales channels
What you can sell
What you can't sell
Notes
No permit or inspection required for most sales. Food safety certificate required only for retail store sales. Optional ID number available (free) to replace home address on labels. Revenue cap doubled from $25,000 to $50,000 in 2022 via HB 178. SB701 (effective October 1, 2025) expanded allowed items to include refrigerated baked goods (cheesecake, custard pies, meringue pies, fresh fruit tarts). HB 535 would raise cap to $100,000 on Oct 1, 2026. Restaurants, catering, and wholesale are prohibited. In-state mail delivery only. Chocolate-covered items must use commercially produced chocolate.
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Disclaimer:This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's department of agriculture before selling. OrderPost is not responsible for any actions taken based on this information.