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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.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

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

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Referred Finance

    2/27/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    2/26/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed

    2/24/2026House

  11. Favorable Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  12. Favorable Report by Health

    2/23/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  14. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House

  16. First Reading Health

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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