- Home occupation permit required:
- Yes
- Details:
- Anne Arundel County passed Bill 81-20 (October 19, 2020) specifically allowing cottage food businesses as home occupations under county zoning. Introduced by Councilmember Rodvien, the ordinance defines cottage food businesses and permits them as home occupations in residential zones. Maryland state cottage food guidelines explicitly state 'Cottage food businesses must comply with all applicable county and municipal laws and ordinances' and direct producers to 'contact your local permits, licensing and zoning department.' Anne Arundel County has a dedicated cottage food-as-home-occupation framework.
- Home kitchen:
- Non-potentially hazardous foods only. $50,000 annual gross sales cap. MDH review required for sales at retail stores (Class B equivalent); no license required for direct-to-consumer only. Must comply with all applicable county and municipal laws and ordinances.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
