Maryland HB1233 exempts mobile and semipermanent food service facilities in Washington County from the requirement to have a lavatory and toilet.

Maryland HB1233 modifies health regulations to exempt mobile and semipermanent food service facilities in Washington County from the requirement to have a lavatory and toilet. This bill defines mobile food service facilities as vehicles that serve food and semipermanent facilities as those built off-site and transported to a fixed location. The bill specifies that these facilities do not need to comply with the sanitary and ventilation requirements for lavatories and toilets that apply to other food service establishments. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1233 exempts mobile and semipermanent food service facilities in Washington County from the requirement to have a lavatory and toilet.

Maryland HB1233 modifies health regulations to exempt mobile and semipermanent food service facilities in Washington County from the requirement to have a lavatory and toilet. This bill defines mobile food service facilities as vehicles that serve food and semipermanent facilities as those built off-site and transported to a fixed location. The bill specifies that these facilities do not need to comply with the sanitary and ventilation requirements for lavatories and toilets that apply to other food service establishments. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.