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Introduction
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This is an educational tool comparing agritourism-related regulations across the state of Maryland.
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In Maryland, many laws are county and city-based and have a tendancy to vary widely. This tool can be used to identify applicable laws, contextualize and compare across the state, and develop background understanding of agritourism laws.
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To use this tool, select the category of information by tab along the bottom. From here, defintion / regulations are listed by county in alphabetical order.
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Contents:
1. Overview Table
2. MD Zoning Links
3. Agritourism Definitions
4. Value-Added Definitions
5. Farm Alcohol Producer Definitions
6. Uses Permissibility & Approval Process
7. Backyard Poultry
8. Useful Contacts
9. Maryland Reference Maps

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This resource is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice.
Research and writing support provided by the Russell Brinsfield Interns: Samantha Fairbanks, Mariah Campbell (2022); Marissa Koontz, Olivia Scuderi, Beverly Bolster (2023).

Created July 2022; Last updated December 2023.
Please contact ALEI Sr. Legal Specialist, Margaret (Megan) Todd with any questions: motodd@law.umaryland.edu