Maryland allows cottage food sales up to $50,000 per year directly to consumers, including online orders.
Maryland allows cottage food sales up to $50,000 per year directly to consumers, including online orders.
Registration with your local health department is generally required.
A food safety training course may be required.
A local business license may be required.
Not typically required for cottage food operations.
Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Maryland Department of Health before printing labels.
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Yes. Maryland allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Maryland allows cottage food sales up to $50,000 per year directly to consumers, including online orders.
Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, and bars, Cakes and cupcakes (no cream, custard, or perishable fillings), Quick breads and yeast breads, Pies and pastries (fruit-based, not cream or custard), Candy, fudge, and confections, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Maryland Department of Health.
Registration with your local health department is generally required.
Maryland's cottage food annual sales limit is: $50,000 per year.