Jennifer Lopez

Hi all, this has been a known bug for quite some time, and I am currently working on a fix, which should be done within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for being so diligent about trying to find a workaround. @cottageoven, I have no idea how you added your CFO!

Thanks for letting me know about the new law!

Often you are exempt from having to charge state sales tax, but you may need to charge local sales tax. It also depends on where you are selling (may have to charge it at a fair, for instance). http://forrager.com/faq/#sales-tax

It would not be allowed because of the type of food it is. You will need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

Yes, you usually do. Here’s more info: http://forrager.com/faq/#home-address

Christine, this will not affect the sales cap on the HKO law.

This is a fantastic advancement to the cottage food law! Good work Rebecca and team. Hopefully the governor signs it soon.

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The health dept could fine you, but I’m not sure if they will take immediate action. But once you go over the limit you are no longer operating as a home kitchen operation.

Here are some ideas for finding a commercial kitchen: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial-kitchen

I don’t think you can sell from your retail store, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask the ag dept to see if they will allow it.