2012 Cottage Food Bills

Initial cottage food law which created two classes of cottage food operations (CFOs). Class A can sell directly at most venues, whereas Class B can also sell indirectly through stores, restaurants, etc. A Class B permit is more expensive and requires a kitchen inspection. All CFOs can sell from a specific list of non-perishable items,… [read more]

Initial cottage food law. Allows most non-perishable products to be sold directly to consumers from home and at farmers markets, events, and other venues. Requires producers to get a $100/year cottage food license, take a food safety training course, and get inspected by the ag department. Includes many labeling and workplace requirements. This law was… [read more]

Increase sales limit from $15k to $20k until 2017, then $25k thereafter

Initial cottage food law

Allowed “home-based kitchens” to sell directly from home and at farmers markets and events, without needing a permit from the ag department. Certain nonperishable foods were allowed, and there was no sales limit. These rules were repealed in 2017.