Oklahoma
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David replied to the topic Where can you sell? in the forum Oklahoma 5 years, 6 months ago
Stephanie, the law page only gives an overview, but it’s best to read the law yourself: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20ENR/hB/HB1094%20ENR.PDF
Most of the things you’re trying to confirm are correct, so I’ll only point out deviations. The allowed foods list give a general overview: it is not intended to be comprehensive, but…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Where can you sell? in the forum Oklahoma 6 years ago
From what I’ve heard, it’s supposed to be at your home, and pickup only. For what it’s worth, many many CFOs run businesses from their homes across the country, and I’ve never heard of there being a problem. Custom cake makers, especially, have to do things from home because they can’t sell at places like farmers markets. Usually, although the…[Read more]
Amanda Wilson replied to the topic Where can you sell? in the forum Oklahoma 6 years ago
Can you deliver? Or is it pick up only?
Amanda Wilson replied to the topic Where can you sell? in the forum Oklahoma 6 years ago
I don’t know why they would say only at your home. That can be very dangerous! I really don’t want strangers at my house and aroumd my kids. Seems like it would be ok to meet at a public place. Too many bad things could happen meeting at your home. Heard to many bad stories with Craigslist.
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David replied to the topic Selling homemade toffee in the forum Oklahoma 6 years ago
Oklahoma only allows baked goods under their cottage food law. Therefore, you’d need to use a commercial kitchen to run your business. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Where can you sell? in the forum Oklahoma 6 years, 3 months ago
From what I have heard about OK, sales may only be made at your home. That makes the law very restrictive and it’s an unfortunate interpretation, as that info isn’t actually built into the law itself. However, I would say that it wouldn’t exclude you from making a sale at home (like a cake), and then delivering it on event day. But I don’t think…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Chocolate-dipped items in the forum Oklahoma 6 years, 5 months ago
Are you selling your chocolates? Oklahoma only allows certain homemade baked goods to be sold, so yes, selling homemade candy in OK would be illegal. If you buy chocolate from the store and then use it to make something different, then you need to be using a commercial kitchen to be doing that. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic cottage laws regarding herbal remedy blends? in the forum Oklahoma 7 years ago
I believe you can’t sell dry or prepared tea without a commercial license. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Cookie & Brownie Doughs in the forum Oklahoma 7 years, 1 month ago
No… everything you sell must be baked.
David replied to the topic Cottage Law vs Taxes on Income in the forum Oklahoma 7 years, 2 months ago
You definitely need to pay income taxes and you don’t need an LLC or tax ID. You may or may not need to get a business license — call up your planning division to find out. If you do not need to get a business license, then the state will classify you as a sole proprietorship by default.
Dawn posted an update in the group Oklahoma 7 years, 3 months ago
Hi. I was wondering, do you have to put statement on business cards or newspaper when advertise for business?
David replied to the topic Compliance in the forum Oklahoma 7 years, 4 months ago
I don’t think there is anything, other than that you should call your planning division to find out if there are any requirements for your specific area.
David replied to the topic food cottage laws in the forum Oklahoma 7 years, 4 months ago
It is a strange restricted they’ve added to the law, and I don’t know exactly how the health dept interprets it, but this is how I interpret it:
You cannot put any kind of fresh fruit in baked goods, so banana bread or an apple pie from fresh apples would not be allowed.
You can use canned fruit, so a cherry pie with canned cherries would be…[Read more]David replied to the topic Internet Advertising in the forum Oklahoma 7 years, 5 months ago
Yes, you can advertise your product online as long as all of your sales are in-person.
Vickie Lynn Lomon joined the group Oklahoma 7 years, 7 months ago
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Wouldn’t toffee be categorized under “baked goods” along with candy? Or does candy making require a commercial kitchen?
Doesn’t the cook process for toffee happen on a stove? I don’t think toffee would be considered a baked good, even if a little baking were the last step. I’m pretty sure you need a commercial kitchen to make candy.