On-Farm Home Processing License - Revenue Limit - Prohibition

SB 481 removes a $40,000 annual sales limit on food processed under on-farm home processing licenses in Maryland. It prohibits the Maryland Department of Health from restricting revenue derived from such food, directly affecting farmers who process food in home kitchens on their own farms. The bill repeals the existing revenue cap and requires the Department to update regulations by October 1, 2025. This policy change takes effect July 1, 2025, allowing eligible farmers to sell more of their home-processed food without revenue restrictions.