2026 reference
Maryland Cottage Food Law
Maryland's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $50,000 and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, mail delivery, farmers markets, special events, and retail outlets all permitted.
Watch for: Cap was doubled from $25K to $50K in 2022. Retail-channel sellers face extra requirements; direct-and-mail sellers do not.
Key facts
Where you can sell
Direct sales, mail delivery, farmers markets, special events, and retail outlets all permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- In-state mail
- Retail / grocery
What's required before your first sale
No license, inspection, or training required to sell direct or by mail. Selling at retail outlets adds a food safety course and label approval. Label ID# protects your home address.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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Ardent Seller tracks ingredients, batches, labels, and revenue against your state's cap — built for cottage food producers.