Proposed Maryland Law to Regulate Sale of Alcohol-Infused Foods
ANNAPOLIS, MD — A proposed Maryland law seeks to regulate the sale of foods containing alcohol, impacting products such as rum cake and other alcohol-infused edibles. The legislation introduces measures to control the manufacture and sale of food products with alcohol content exceeding half a percent by volume.
Under the new regulation, the sale of such food items would be restricted to individuals aged 21 and over. Moreover, labels on these products must clearly indicate the prohibition of sale to those under 21, confirm the inclusion of alcohol, and disclose the percentage of alcohol by volume.
The law clarifies that its provisions are not intended to ban the addition of alcohol to food products, including confections and frozen desserts. Instead, it aims to ensure consumer safety and compliance with existing alcohol regulations.
Additionally, the legislation specifies that its enactment will not affect the application of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article and related regulations to manufacturers or sellers of these food products. This move seeks to integrate the new rules seamlessly with current alcohol and cannabis control measures, providing a clear framework for the responsible sale of alcohol-infused foods.