David Crabill
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There is probably somewhere in the food code that says something about commercial licensing and commercial kitchens, and it may even list some requirements about how producers handle food, but you really won’t be able to get the full scoop without talking to them directly.
I don’t think it will matter that the extra building is almost a house. You’re not working with the cottage food law here so you’ll be held to all the standards of a commercial kitchen.
No — it needs to be from home or at a farmers market, event, or roadside stand.
1) I am really not sure about ghee, but I’m almost certain this would not be allowed. You need to call the ag dept for clarification.
2) This isn’t allowed under the cottage food law. You need special licensing to sell alcohol.
Yes — you should contact your planning division and see if there are any local requirements, like a general business license.
I don’t think you can use the cottage food law, since the kitchen is not in your primary residence. You should call the health dept and ask if they would allow it.
You definitely need to call your health dept before spending a ton of money on this. I don’t think you can use the cottage food law, since it’s not the kitchen in your primary residence. You can probably do this with a commercial license if you make that building into a commercial kitchen, but you need to be aware of all the requirements that go into building a commercial facility. It can get really expensive!
No — WA only allows high-sugar jams, jellies, and preserves, as well as fruit butters.
This is possible, unless the state specifically has language in their law to prevent this from happening. A number of cottage food laws now have this kind of language to prevent this problem from happening.
You can make them from home, but you can only sell them at events and at roadside stands. The rules are the same whether you promote your business or not. The person to contact about these rules is Kenan Bullinger at 701-328-1291.
Catering would be different from a home business. Most states have a separate catering license, but I don’t know about North Dakota. You should check with your health dept.
Dried fruit is allowed, but not dried vegetables.
