Breads, cookies, cakes and pastries from a home kitchen
Cottage Food EligibleProduct must be nonhazardous and need no refrigeration. Keep gross cottage sales under the cap
Name and address or MDH ID number, ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the disclaimer: Made by a cottage food business that is not subject to Maryland's food safety regulations
Direct sales need no registration. Stores and food co-ops require the free MDH ID number
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cap | $100,000 gross from Oct 1, 2026; $50,000 before | MDH / HB 535 |
| Disclaimer | 10-pt or larger, contrasting color | MDH |
| Allergens | Declare the major food allergens, including sesame | FDA |
| Out-of-state sales | Not allowed; deliver to a Maryland address | MDH |
| Sales tax | Food for home use is exempt; confirm prepared items | Comptroller |
HB 535 raises it to $100,000 effective Oct 1, 2026. Earlier sources still say $50,000.
Sources conflict. Orders must be delivered within Maryland; confirm with MDH before listing.
Not for direct sales. A free MDH ID number is needed for store sales.