Registration
- Required
- Yes
- Type
- registration
- Cost
- Varies by district ($0 in most rural counties, $160+ in Clark County/Las Vegas)
- Inspection
- No
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Nevada cottage food rules
Review sales limits, online sales, registration, labeling, venues, shipping, foods, and source notes for this jurisdiction.
Sales limit
$35,000
Online sales
No
Registration
Required
Training
Not required
Current law details
Start with the summary, then verify locally.
CURRENT LAW (until July 1, 2027): $35,000 cap, direct in-person sales only, must register in each health district where selling. AB 352 (signed June 2025) will increase cap to $100,000 and allow online sales/delivery on July 1, 2027, but is NOT YET IN EFFECT. Must register in each of 5 health districts where selling (Clark County $160+, most other counties free). Multi-district registration creates barriers for statewide sales.
Setup requirements
Registration, training, and labeling details.
These are the common operating requirements sellers check before launching or changing sales channels.
Training
- Required
- No
Labeling
"MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION"
- Business name
- Physical home address (no P.O. boxes)
- Phone number or contact information
- Product name
- Ingredients in descending order by weight
- Net weight or quantity
- Allergen information (if applicable)
- All text at least 1/16 inch based on lowercase 'o'
- All information in English
Sales channels
Allowed venues and fulfillment methods.
Confirm how customers are allowed to buy, receive, or pick up products before opening a sales channel.
Sales venues
Home sales
Allowed
Farmers markets
Allowed
Roadside stands
Allowed
Events
Allowed
Retail stores
Not allowed
Restaurants
Not allowed
Online
Not allowed
CURRENT: Direct, in-person sales only at farmers markets, craft fairs, flea markets, swap meets, church bazaars, roadside stands, home pickup, local person-to-person delivery. NO online sales, NO shipping, NO third-party platforms, NO wholesale, NO retail stores until July 1, 2027 when AB 352 takes effect.
Shipping and delivery
- In-state
- Not allowed
- Out-of-state
- Not allowed
- Commercial carriers
- Not allowed
- Third-party delivery
- Not allowed
CURRENT: No shipping of any kind. Direct in-person sales only. AB 352 (effective July 1, 2027) will allow mail/shipping and third-party delivery platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.), but this is NOT yet in effect.
Product categories
Allowed food categories.
Allowed and limited categories are only a planning aid. Check official guidance before selling a specific recipe.
Baked goods
Allowed
Candy and confections
Allowed
Jams and jellies
Allowed
Acidified foods
Not allowed
Canned goods
Not allowed
Dried goods
Allowed
Perishables
Not allowed
Meat products
Not allowed
Dairy products
Not allowed
Only non-potentially hazardous foods (non-PHF) that don't require refrigeration. APPROVED: breads, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, donuts (cake type), muffins, scones, bagels, rolls, pizzelles, tortillas, wedding cakes (no cream fillings), hard candy, fudge, toffee, brittles, jams/jellies/preserves, vinegar, dried herbs/seasonings, dried fruits, nuts/nut mixes (roasted), cereals/trail mixes/granola, popcorn (including caramel corn). PROHIBITED: perishable baked goods requiring refrigeration, fruit butters, pickles/fermented foods, salsas/sauces, ketchup/mustards, nut butters, meat products/jerkies, cream fillings/toppings, uncooked eggs (raw cookie dough, mousse), custard fillings, meringue toppings, cream cheese frosting/garnishes, low sugar fillings. NO: use craft food law for pickles/fermented foods.
Updates and cautions
Check these notes before making changes.
Recent updates and warnings are included to help you spot issues that may need extra verification.
Recent legislative updates
AB 352
Effective: July 1, 2027
FUTURE LAW (effective July 1, 2027): Will increase sales cap from $35,000 to $100,000, allow online ordering (phone and internet), permit delivery by mail or third-party platforms, transfer oversight from local health districts to Nevada Department of Agriculture, require state licensing instead of local registration, prohibit local governments from completely banning cottage food operations. Also creates cottage cosmetics category. LAW PASSED BUT NOT ACTIVE UNTIL 2027 - current restrictions still apply.
Administrative Preparation
Effective: June 9, 2025
Nevada Department of Agriculture is in 2-year preparatory phase (2025-2027) to develop regulations, licensing system, and training materials for AB 352 implementation
SB 206
Effective: 2013
Original cottage food law established $35,000 sales cap and required local health district registration
Important warnings
- CRITICAL: AB 352 does NOT take effect until July 1, 2027 - current $35,000 cap and in-person-only sales restrictions still apply
- Must register in EACH health district where you want to sell (cannot sell outside registered districts)
- To sell statewide requires registration in all 5 health districts with varying fees ($0-$200+)
- Clark County (Las Vegas) registration fee is $160+ while most rural counties are free
- DO NOT exceed $35,000 in sales before July 1, 2027
- DO NOT sell online before July 1, 2027
- DO NOT ship products before July 1, 2027
- No cream fillings, custard, meringue, or cream cheese frosting allowed in baked goods
- Nevada Department of Agriculture developing regulations through 2027 - requirements may change
Research sources
Sources used for this summary.
Last updated: 2026-05-07. Use these sources as a starting point for current verification.
- Nevada Legislature - AB 352 (2025)
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 446 (Food Establishments)
- NRS 446.866 (Cottage Food Operations)
- Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
- Institute for Justice
- Forrager.com - Nevada
Important legal disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Cottage food rules change frequently and vary by local jurisdiction. Always verify current regulations with your state and local health departments before starting your business.
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