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Yes: 178 • No: 0
MarylandHB 05352026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Food Establishments - Cottage Food Businesses - Maximum Annual Revenue
Sponsored By: Steven J. Arentz (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Public HealthCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Food -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Health, Department ofResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRetail SalesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Weights and MeasuresWholesale Distribution
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher sales cap for cottage food businesses
Beginning October 1, 2026, the yearly sales limit for Maryland cottage food businesses is $100,000, up from $50,000. A cottage food business makes or packages approved nonhazardous foods in a home kitchen. Sales can be direct to customers (from home, farmers markets, public events, delivery, or mail) or to grocery stores or food co-ops, as allowed by state rules. If your annual cottage food sales are $100,000 or less, you qualify under Maryland’s cottage food law and health department regulations.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Steven J. Arentz
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jefferson L. Ghrist
Republican • House
Jay A. Jacobs
Republican • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Todd B. Morgan
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 136 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (42-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
4/13/2026SenateHearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18/2026SenateReferred Finance
2/27/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (136-0)
2/26/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Report by Health
2/23/2026HouseHearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m.
2/17/2026HouseHearing canceled
2/17/2026HouseHearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026HouseFirst Reading Health
1/27/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
2/24/2026
First Reading
1/27/2026
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