Licensing Subcommittee Overview

The purpose of the Licensing Subcommittee is to clarify current food sampling licensing and regulatory requirements established at the state and Montgomery County levels, as well as to identify and address requirements that are potentially financially or operationally challenging for local producers, food educators, culinary instructors, and nonprofit organizations.

Focus Areas:
- Temporary food service licensing (for tastings of local products, dishes made during educational classes)
- Farmers market licensing
- Food demonstrations

Process
- Form a subgroup with representatives of local organizations and stakeholder groups
- Determine current regulations at the County and State levels
Goals
- Identify the potential positive changes to current regulations and determine the effect that the proposed changes would have on the budget.
- Present findings to County leaders and potentially advocate for policy change
- Ensure requirements maintain necessary food safety standards while creating an environment that fosters opportunities for small business growth and nutrition education in Montgomery County.