Relating to cottage food production operations.
What changed between versions
Raised the annual gross income threshold for cottage food production operations from $50,000 to $150,000, allowing more small businesses to qualify.
Added new food categories including products containing CBD or THC, raw milk and raw milk products, and expanded the list of allowable items to include various processed goods.
Updated labeling requirements to include unique identification numbers when operations register with the department, and clarified when address disclosure is required on labels.
Added new sections requiring registration for operations selling time and temperature control for safety foods and clarified sampling and donation rules.
Clarified that local government authorities cannot require licenses or permits for cottage food operations selling directly to consumers or cottage food vendors.
Set the effective date of the Act to September 1, 2025, providing time for operations to adjust to new requirements.