MD HB272

Agritourism businesses, Class 4 limited wineries, and Class 8 farm breweries may use portable toilets (not just portable chemical toilets) placed at least 25 feet from a well to meet lavatory requirements

Creates a new on-farm food service facility license for food service operations located on farms, valid for 1 year with a fee not exceeding $100

Maryland Department of Health must adopt regulations for on-farm food service facilities in consultation with the Departments of Environment and Agriculture, plus key stakeholders including county government representatives

Regulations must address water access for handwashing, wastewater management, outdoor cooking, use of farm structures for food preparation and seating, and toilet facilities

General provisions take effect July 1, 2026; the new on-farm food service facility license section takes effect January 31, 2027