Food Establishments - Lavatory Requirement and On-Farm Food Service Facility License

HB 272 permits certain food establishments, including agritourism businesses, Class 4 wineries, and Class 8 farm breweries, to use portable chemical toilets meeting specific standards (placed at least 25 feet from wells) to comply with sanitation requirements. It sets a maximum $100 fee for on-farm food service facility licenses, determined by the Maryland Department of Health based on anticipated costs of licensing and regulation. The bill requires the Department to develop new regulations for these facilities - covering water access, wastewater management, outdoor cooking, and toilet facilities - in consultation with the Departments of Environment and Agriculture. These changes clarify licensing rules and health standards for temporary farm-based food services operating on farms.