State-by-State Cottage Food Laws

Unique per-product sales limit rather than total cap. Allows pickled items with pH testing. Food safety course required. Direct sales only within Colorado. Free pH testing offered by state lab.

Sales cap increased from $25,000 in 2022. Online sales allowed but no shipping - must deliver in person. Requires $50 annual license, home inspection, and ServSafe training. Private well testing if applicable.

Removed $25,000 cap in 2020. Requires $50 registration (2 years), CFPM certification, and pre-operational inspection. Most complex application process. Direct sales within DC only.

MAJOR CHANGE July 1, 2025: HB 398 removes state licensing requirement, allows retail/restaurant sales. Currently requires business license, cottage food license, ANSI training, and inspection.

HB 2144 signed July 2024 expands to online sales and fermented/acidified foods, but implementation delayed past Dec 31, 2024 deadline. Specifically allows traditional hand-pounded poi.

No license required but Risk Assessment Form recommended. Direct sales including mail order allowed. Minimal regulations philosophy. Private water testing recommended every 3 months.

One of few states allowing interstate cottage food sales. Rules set by ag dept rather than statute. Some foods require lab testing. Limited perishable foods allowed at events.

Dual system: Processors vs Microprocessors with different rules. Microprocessors must grow primary ingredients. Pet food allowed with special registration. $50 annual registration required.

Increased from $20,000 in 2022. Special restrictions on breads, cakes, cookies, pies (direct sales only). Online advertising allowed but products must be delivered directly, no shipping.

Doubled from $25,000 in 2022. Mail delivery within Maryland only. For retail sales must complete ANSI course. Can request state ID number to replace home address on labels.

Two-tier system: Tier 1 ≤$7,665 (no fee), Tier 2 ≤$78,000 ($50 fee). Major 2025 change allows shipping starting August 2027. Currently delivery must be in-person only.

SB 2638 to increase cap to $50,000 died on calendar in 2024. Can advertise online but cannot sell online or mail order. Liberal food list compared to many states.

Two-tier system can be used simultaneously. Home sales law: home only. Individual Stands law: farmers markets/events. Online sales expanded in 2022 (HB 1697).

MAJOR 2025 UPDATE: AB 352 increased cap from $35,000 to $100,000, added online sales and delivery platforms. Must register in each health district where selling.

Dual-tier system unique among states. Unlicensed: no online sales, limited venues. Licensed ($150 Homestead): all venues including shipping. HB 1565 (2024) expanded acidified foods.

Last state to adopt cottage food law (Oct 2021) after 12-year legislative battle. Online sales allowed but no shipping - must hand directly to customer. $100 permit renewed every 2 years.

Homemade Food Act (HB 177, 2021) simplified complex law and prevents city restrictions. $7 food safety training required. Overrode Albuquerque's previous prohibition.

No formal cottage food law but has home processor program. STRICTEST PET POLICY: No pets allowed in home at ANY time. 8-12 week application processing. Online sales within state.

No online sales under cottage food law. Limited venues - events must be government-organized and max 7 days. Can sell to restaurants as ingredients. Kitchen limited to one oven.

SB 643 (2024) amended law - sales limit now adjusted annually for inflation starting 2025. Must complete $10 food handlers course. Can get ID number instead of home address.

Only state allowing meat jerky under cottage food law. Interstate sales allowed. Complex setup with $35 registration, business plan, inspection. Pets completely prohibited.

HB 401/Act 42 (July 2025) tripled cap from $10,000. First state with home baker laws (1976). Tiered system: under $125/week no license; over requires $100 license and inspection.

HB 759 (2024) expanded venues to all events, increased acidified food cap from $3,000 to $9,000. Online advertising allowed but not sales. Honey has separate rules (250 gal/year).