Rather than integrating it into their cottage food laws, Oklahoma has a separate law that allows for the sale of honey for small-scale producers. The “Oklahoma Honey Sales Act” (SB 716) lets beekeepers sell directly to customers at different venues, if they produce less than 500 gallons of honey per year. They may not sell indirectly (such as through a retail store) and the honey must be unaltered, but they do not have to register or get inspected by the health department. This law went into effect on July 1st, 2013.

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Allowed Foods

Condiments

Honey

The honey cannot be combined with other products — it must be raw.

Only "non-potentially hazardous" foods are allowed, but certain non-PHFs may not be allowed. Most foods that don't need to be refrigerated (foods without meat, cheese, etc.) are considered non-potentially hazardous. Learn more

Limitations

Limitations

Sales limit

There may be more limitations, but the ones above have been confirmed

The producer cannot produce more than 500 gallons of honey per year.

Labeling

Label Requirements

Business address Business name Net amount Phone number Product name Statement

Sample Label

Chocolate Chip Cookies

"Bottled or packaged in a facility not inspected by the Oklahoma Department of Health"

Forrager Cookie Company

123 Chewy Way, Cookietown, OK 73531

Phone: (123) 456-7890

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NET WT 2 lb 4 oz (1.02 kg)

Resources

Oklahoma Honey Sales Act (SB 716)

OK Legislature: Honey Sales Act & Cottage Food Laws Advance

Law Dates

July 2013

SB 716