Maryland HB1223 authorizes counties to designate street food vending zones adjacent to farmers markets and sets requirements for vendors in these.

Maryland HB1223 allows counties to designate areas adjacent to farmers markets as street food vending zones. Vendors selling food, excluding raw agricultural products, in these zones must comply with applicable food service laws and meet specific criteria. The bill also includes a definition for "vendor" and sets an effective date of October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1223 authorizes counties to designate street food vending zones adjacent to farmers markets and sets requirements for vendors in these.

Maryland HB1223 allows counties to designate areas adjacent to farmers markets as street food vending zones. Vendors selling food, excluding raw agricultural products, in these zones must comply with applicable food service laws and meet specific criteria. The bill also includes a definition for "vendor" and sets an effective date of October 1, 2026.