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Pets in a microbakery kitchen in Berrien County?
Michigan cottage food does not require a license or inspection. The statute does not mention pets.
What the rule actually means
Cottage path first — then any inspected path
Cottage / exemption path
MCL §289.4102 does not require pets out of the dwelling or a separate room. MDARD materials treat a clean kitchen during production as the operator’s responsibility.
County file restates the state baseline
No specific state restriction on pets in home for cottage food.
MCL §289.4102 · verified 2026-08-19
Change place
Pets in another county kitchen?
Not legal advice
Crosodo compiles publicly available statutes and agency pages for home cottage-food bakers. It is not legal, veterinary, or housing advice and is provided without warranty. Confirm with Michigan and Berrien County offices before you sell or change how pets live in the home. Rules change.