TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES
§ 27102
DIVISION 2: HEALTH
§ 27102. Cottage Food Operations (CFOs). (a) Permitted Foods: CFOs may prepare and sell non-perishable, low-risk foods, including but not limited to: (1) Baked goods (cookies, bread, cakes, pastries); (2) Jams, jellies, and preserves; (3) Dried fruits, nuts, and seeds; (4) Dry mixes (spice blends, baking mixes); (5) Granola and cereal bars; and (6) Other foods determined by the CHCC Environmental Health Disease Prevention (EHDP). (b) Permit requirements: CFOs may operate under the adherence of the following: (1) CFOs must apply for, and obtain a Sanitary Permit from EHDP and renew the permit annually. (2) CFOs must complete a food safety training course and obtain a food handlers certificate from the EHDP. (3) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, CFOs however must properly label all products with: (i) Business name and address; (ii) List of ingredients; (iii) Allergen warnings (if applicable); (iv) A statement that the product was made in a home kitchen; and (v) Date of production. (c) Cottage Food Operation Categories: CFOs may operate under the following classified categories: (1) Class A: Permitted for direct sales only (e.g., from home, at farmers’ markets, or via local online sales for home delivery). (2) Class B: Permitted for both direct and indirect sales (e.g., selling to stores, cafes, and restaurants). Source: PL 24-22, § 3 (Jan. 8, 2026).