Cottage Food Laws: All 50 States

Every state has different rules. Find yours and see what you need to sell legally.

Color Guide

Tier 1 — No license required Tier 2 — Registration required Tier 3 — License or permit required

Alabama
No License Cap: $20,000/yr
Alaska
Registration Cap: $25,000/yr
Arizona
No License Cap: $75,000/yr Online ✓
Arkansas
Registration Cap: $20,000/yr
California
Registration Cap: $75,000/yr Online ✓
Colorado
No License Cap: $10,000/yr
Connecticut
Registration Cap: $25,000/yr
Delaware
Registration Cap: $7,500/yr
Florida
No License Cap: $250,000/yr Online ✓
Georgia
No License Cap: $10,000/yr
Hawaii
License Req. Cap: $10,000/yr
Idaho
Registration Cap: $25,000/yr
Illinois
License Req. Cap: $50,000/yr
Indiana
Registration Cap: No limit Online ✓
Iowa
No License Cap: $20,000/yr
Kansas
Registration Cap: $50,000/yr
Kentucky
Registration Cap: $25,000/yr
Louisiana
License Req. Cap: $20,000/yr
Maine
Registration Cap: $20,000/yr
Maryland
No License Cap: $25,000/yr
Massachusetts
License Req. Cap: $25,000/yr
Michigan
No License Cap: $25,000/yr
Minnesota
Registration Cap: $18,000/yr
Mississippi
Registration Cap: $25,000/yr
Missouri
No License Cap: $25,000/yr
Montana
No License Cap: No limit
Nebraska
Registration Cap: $20,000/yr
Nevada
License Req. Cap: $35,000/yr
New Hampshire
License Req. Cap: $20,000/yr
New Jersey
Registration Cap: $50,000/yr
New Mexico
License Req. Cap: $100,000/yr
New York
Registration Cap: $20,000/yr
North Carolina
No License Cap: $20,000/yr
North Dakota
No License Cap: No limit Online ✓
Ohio
No License Cap: $25,000/yr
Oklahoma
No License Cap: $20,000/yr
Oregon
License Req. Cap: $50,000/yr
Pennsylvania
License Req. Cap: $25,000/yr
Rhode Island
Registration Cap: $7,500/yr
South Carolina
Registration Cap: $15,000/yr
South Dakota
No License Cap: No limit
Tennessee
Registration Cap: $20,000/yr
Texas
No License Cap: No limit
Utah
Registration Cap: $10,000/yr
Vermont
No License Cap: $75,000/yr Online ✓
Virginia
No License Cap: $25,000/yr
Washington
License Req. Cap: $25,000/yr
West Virginia
Registration Cap: $15,000/yr
Wisconsin
No License Cap: $20,000/yr
Wyoming
No License Cap: No limit
Informational Only: This page summarizes cottage food law for general educational purposes. Laws change frequently and this information may not reflect the most recent amendments. Before selling, verify current rules directly with your state's department of agriculture. This is not legal or business advice.