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Cottage food law changes, 2025 to 2027

Several states raised their sales caps or changed what you can sell and how. Here are the biggest changes: the ones coming up, soonest first, then the ones already in force, newest first. Each links to its official source. This isn't every change, so check your own state's page too. Follow them in a feed reader with the RSS feed.

Not legal advice. This page is a research summary, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities and counties can add their own rules. Confirm with your state agency and local health department, using the official sources below, before you sell.

Coming up

Oklahoma: HB 3720

changes November 1, 2026

The cap rises from $75,000 to under $250,000 in gross annual sales, counting sales at any location. The law is renamed the Local Food Freedom Act, you may operate at any location except a restaurant, and the label wording changes from "a private residence" to "a facility".

Official source · Oklahoma cottage food rules

Colorado: HB26-1033

changes January 1, 2027

You'll need to register with CDPHE every year before selling. One $150,000 gross revenue cap for all cottage foods (adjusted for inflation each year) replaces the $10,000-per-product limit, one type of food that needs temperature control (such as tamales) is allowed, and labels gain the registration number, the county and a CDPHE website.

Official source · Colorado cottage food rules

Nevada: Statutes of Nevada 2025, chapter 420

changes July 1, 2027

Phone and internet orders are allowed under a Department of Agriculture license, delivered in person, by mail or through a food delivery platform. Until then, Nevada cottage food is sold in person only.

Official source · Nevada cottage food rules

Minnesota: Laws 2025, chapter 34 (HF 2446)

changes August 1, 2027

Online orders may be delivered by mail or a commercial delivery service within Minnesota, not only by you in person. The yearly registration fee becomes $30 for everyone, with no fee-free tier or free course option; only individuals, sole proprietors and some one- or two-person LLCs may register; and the $78,000 cap is adjusted for inflation every 2 years.

Official source · Minnesota cottage food rules

Already in force

Maryland: HB 535

In force since October 1, 2026

The annual revenue cap rises from $50,000 to $100,000.

Official source · Maryland cottage food rules

Louisiana: Act 801 (HB 403)

In force since August 1, 2026

The gross annual sales cap rises from $30,000 to $100,000.

Official source · Louisiana cottage food rules

Michigan: 2025 PA 51 (HB 4122)

In force since March 24, 2026

The cap rises from $25,000 to $50,000 ($75,000 if you sell items priced $250 or more). Online, mail and third-party delivery sales are allowed within Michigan, and a registration number may replace your home address on labels.

Official source · Michigan cottage food rules

Texas: SB 541

In force since September 1, 2025

The cap rises from $50,000 to $150,000. More foods are allowed, including ones that need refrigeration if you register with DSHS, and mail order is gone: online orders must be delivered in person.

Official source · Texas cottage food rules

Nevada: SB 466

In force since July 1, 2025

The cap rises from $35,000 to $100,000 and is adjusted for inflation each year from 2026-27.

Official source · Nevada cottage food rules

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