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: […]
Section 21-334 – Cleaning Soft Drink or Bottled Water Containers
(a) This section applies to any container that is used to pack, store, distribute, or sell: (1) A soft drink; or (2) Bottled water. (b) Before putting a soft drink or bottled water in a container, a manufacturer shall clean the container in a manner approved by the Department or shall use clean containers.
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 […]
Section 21-309 – Term and Renewal of License
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Mobile food service facility” means a food service facility which is a mechanically, electrically, manually, or otherwise propelled vehicle operating on land or water. (3) “On–farm food service facility” means a food service facility that: (i) Is located on a farm; (ii) Serves food as designated by the […]
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 […]
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 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.
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 […]
Section 21-312 – Display of License
Each licensee shall display the license conspicuously in the food establishment.
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 […]