What are the rules for restaurant food safety in Maryland under COMAR 10.15.03?

Under COMAR 10.15.03, Maryland enforces strict sanitation, thermal holding ranges, cross-contact prevention, and mandates that high-risk operations retain at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on-site.

Does Maryland have a state-wide Styrofoam ban for food service?

Yes, under Environment Art. § 9-2201, Maryland bans all food service businesses from serving food or beverages in expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam cups, plates, bowls, or clamshell containers.

What is the Maryland Cottage Food Law limit?

Under Health-General § 21-330.1, Maryland allows home-based cottage food businesses to sell non-hazardous foods up to a high revenue limit of $100,000 annually without requiring commercial licensing.

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Maryland State Food Regulations

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Maryland enforces comprehensive sanitation, polystyrene bans, and allergen laws. Use this hub to find and fulfill requirements relevant to your operational footprint.

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COMAR 10.15.03

Food Service Sanitation Code

Maryland’s foundational food code governing facility sanitation, refrigeration, temperature criteria, hazard controls, and requirements for Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPM).

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Environmental Ban

Expanded Polystyrene Ban

Environment Art. § 9-2201

Maryland’s state-wide ban prohibits food service establishments, including cafeterias and restaurants, from serving food or drinks in expanded polystyrene (foam) containers, plates, or cups.

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Maryland Cottage Food Law

Health-General § 21-330.1

Allows home cooks to sell non-hazardous food products directly to consumers up to a cap of $100,000 annually without formal, licensed commercial health inspections.

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