Winter Weather Hub

Get updates on road conditions, snow emergencies, closings and delays, waste collection, safety tips, and warming centers.

Visit the Hub

Home Food Service

In most cases, zoning constraints and food regulations do not allow a residential property to be used for the preparation and service of food for public consumption.
 

Exceptions

However, there are a couple of exceptions:

  • Preparation of “cottage foods” and their sale at farmers' markets and temporary events
  • Bed and Breakfast operation: Defined as eight rooms or fewer for rent, it is not required to have a food service permit if food is limited to only “continental breakfast.” Refer to COMAR 10.15.03.02(16)(a),(b),(c).