Limitations
(1) The regulatory agency may set limitations of total annual gross sales for a cottage food operation. If gross sales exceed the maximum annual gross sales amount allowed, the cottage food operation must either obtain a food processing plant license or cease operations. The regulatory authority may request, in writing, documentation to verify the annual gross sales figure.
(2) Products produced by a cottage food operation must be sold directly to the consumer. Direct sales at farmers markets, craft fairs, and charitable organization functions are permitted. Sales by internet, mail or phone order, or consignment, and sales to grocery stores and restaurants or at wholesale are prohibited. A cottage food operation may not operate as a food service establishment, retail food store, or wholesale food manufacturer.
(3) A cottage food operation may only produce those specific food products listed on their permit. This permit shall be displayed at farmers markets, craft fairs, and charitable organization functions where cottage foods are sold.
(2) Products produced by a cottage food operation must be sold directly to the consumer. Direct sales at farmers markets, craft fairs, and charitable organization functions are permitted. Sales by internet, mail or phone order, or consignment, and sales to grocery stores and restaurants or at wholesale are prohibited. A cottage food operation may not operate as a food service establishment, retail food store, or wholesale food manufacturer.
(3) A cottage food operation may only produce those specific food products listed on their permit. This permit shall be displayed at farmers markets, craft fairs, and charitable organization functions where cottage foods are sold.