Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 4-212
Agritourism
Effective Oct 1, 2022Added by Acts 2018, c. 672, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 430, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 431, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) In this section, “agritourism” means an activity conducted on a farm that is offered to a member of the general public or to invited guests for the purpose of education, recreation, or active involvement in the farm operation.
(2) “Agritourism” includes:
- (i) farm tours;
- (ii) hayrides;
- (iii) corn mazes;
- (iv) seasonal petting farms;
- (v) farm museums;
- (vi) guest farms;
- (vii) pumpkin patches;
- (viii) “pick your own” or “cut your own” produce;
- (ix) camping;
- (x) incidental outdoor stays;
- (xi) classes related to agricultural products or skills; and
- (xii) picnic and party facilities offered in conjunction with any agritourism activity.
- (b) A local jurisdiction may adopt the definition of “agritourism” as defined in this section by local ordinance, resolution, law, or rule.
Added by Acts 2018, c. 672, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 430, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 431, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.