Cottage Food Laws by State
Cottage food laws let you sell certain homemade foods like baked goods, jams, and candy without a commercial kitchen. The rules, sales caps, and labeling differ in every state. Find your state below for a plain-language guide.
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What you'll find
Every state page covers the same ground
So you always know where to look, whether you're in Florida, California, or wherever we build next.
Licensing
Register or not, by state.
Sales tax
On baked goods & candy.
Sales cap
The annual gross limit.
Labeling
The exact required wording.
Contacts
The agencies to call.
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