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Who must apply for a temporary event license?

Anyone who plans to sell or give away food at a temporary event must first obtain a Montgomery County Food Service Facility License. The only exception to the law is the sale of fresh produce or live crustacea.

What is a temporary event?

A temporary event is an event at a fixed location not exceeding 14 days where either a mobile, permanent, or temporary structure is used to prepare, serve, or sell food or drink.

When must one apply for a temporary event license?

A license must be obtained prior to operating. The application must be submitted at least 2 working days before the scheduled start of the event. A fee will be charged for applications filed less than 2 working days prior to the event.

How does one apply for a temporary event license?

Applications and information on the requirements are available from the

Department of Health and Human Services
Licensing & Regulatory Services
255 Rockville Pike, 2nd Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20850
240-777-3986

Download the Application:
Special Food Service Facility (Temporary Event) License (PDF)