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 […]
Section 21-302 – Scope of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to the manufacture of milk, milk products as defined in § 21–401 of this title, or frozen desserts as defined in § 21–801 of this title.
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 […]
Section 21-303 – Purpose of Subtitle
The purpose of this subtitle is to provide that all food establishments in this State are constructed, operated, and maintained in a manner that assures that all food manufactured, processed, stored, or prepared for human consumption is done so under conditions necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
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 […]
Section 21-304 – Rules and Regulations; Local Legislation; Applicability of Subtitle to Home Rule and Charter County or Baltimore City
(a) (1) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle. (2) For excluded organizations, the Department: (i) Shall adopt separate regulations that establish minimum standards that: 1. Ensure food integrity and safety; 2. Preserve public health; and 3. Control foodborne illnesses; (ii) May adopt separate regulations that establish a licensing system, with appropriate standards, that […]
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 […]
Section 21-304.1 – Written Notice of Intention to Serve Food to Public
(a) A volunteer fire company that meets the requirements of an excluded organization under § 21-301(e) of this subtitle shall provide written notice to the Department that the volunteer fire company intends to serve food to the public for up to 30 consecutive days. (b) The written notice shall include the dates on which the food will […]