Laura Prado
@pradosweets
active 4 years, 7 months ago
Naomi L replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
More questions about Brevard County: It seems whatever office I go I get different answers…
Question #1: if I want to sell homemade baked goodies at farmers market venues under Cottage Law, do I still need a Food Permit? This is what a FM’s manager replied: “you must (1)have a food permit, (2) prepare the foods in a facility that meets certain…[Read more]-
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David Crabill created the group Confections 10 years, 3 months ago
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David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
Actually candy may be one of the only items for which you do need to charge sales tax. For some reason, most categories, like baked goods, are exempt, but candies often specifically require sales tax. At least that is true in other areas of the country. I’m not entirely sure for your area and your situation.
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David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
In Florida, an inspection can only happen if a customer has a health concern/complaint. I have never heard of that happening to any CFO across the states… at the very least, it’s exceedingly rare.
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David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
Kamila, I recommend you call the ag dept at 850-245-5520
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David replied to the topic Alcohol content ratio in the forum Georgia 10 years, 5 months ago
The ag dept is responsible for enforcing the cottage food law, so if they don’t know, then I sure don’t. You basically need to find out if they will allow you to make food with alcohol in it, and if so, do you need to get an alcohol license? You can also try contacting the Alcohol Division to see if they know.
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Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
I need some clarification about taking orders…. it states “direct sales only”
Does that really mean just “in-person”? We can’t take orders through website, FB or even email? -
Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
Hello! I’m new! I’ve been making cake pops for 3 years out of my home to friends and family and I’m not expanding and making everything legit. I pretty much have everything in order for all I need to get done. The biggest confusion was sales tax for me. Every other baker I know in FL and in my area charges sales tax but I read here on this site…[Read more]
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Often sales tax is required at a local level and exempted at a state level, but I’ve heard a lot of different things about Florida. You might be able to call up the Department of Revenue, talk to a different person, and get a different answer. However, it seems like the person you talked to knows what they’re talking about. Here’s one person’s…[Read more]
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Brandi joined the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
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David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
It’s quite possible that that’s all accurate info, and it’s also possible that they are making guesses. Ultimately, you need to get whatever they determine you need to get. I think you could start by bringing a copy of the law and making sure they are completely familiar with it. You could also contact nearby counties to see how they are handling…[Read more]
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Naomi L started the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
Hello and thanks for let me join the group.
I’m quite confused regarding the application of FL cottage law in some countries and cities: I am from Palm Bay and yesterday I went to the City Hall and the answers received confused me when I compare them to what we can read on the FL Cottage Law Act. first of all I just told that I cannot sell from…[Read more] -
Naomi L joined the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
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David replied to the topic Hot Sauce in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
No, you will need to use a commercial kitchen to produce that. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Pickled Vegetables in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago
That does not fall under the cottage food law and you will need to use a commercial kitchen to produce your items. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic fresh juice or lemonade stand. in the forum Georgia 10 years, 6 months ago
Usually you need to produce that in a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Beverages in the forum Florida 10 years, 7 months ago
I honestly don’t know what’s technically allowed and what’s not. I’d recommend you contact your ag dept
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FL specifically prohibits online sales, so I take that to mean that money can only trade hands in-person. You might be able to take pre-orders online, without collecting money.