Does Maryland have a “home rule” policy that allows locales to further restrict food safety regulations?
Yes, Maryland has 23 counties, plus Baltimore City, for a total of 24 different food safety jurisdictions. 13 counties have adopted home rule. Home rule counties may have food safety regulations that are more restrictive than state regulations. However most often further restriction of state food safety code by counties applies to food service, not food processing. Only the state, Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, and Charles County have authority to regulate food processing. • Does Maryland have county level food safety inspection services? Yes, County Health Departments inspect food service. Only Prince George’s County, Charles County, and Baltimore City inspect and license food processors. There is one regulation for food processing facilities throughout the state. A food processing license issued by the state, Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, or Charles County is portable throughout the state. Some counties may further restrict food service. All counties set their own
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