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Pets in a microbakery kitchen in Lexington County?
South Carolina cottage food does not write a pet-room rule.
What the rule actually means
Cottage path first — then any inspected path
Cottage / exemption path
S.C. Code §44-1-145 does not require pets out of the dwelling. Keep pets out of the kitchen during production as sanitation.
County or program note on file
All animals including pets must be excluded from production area during food production
S.C. Code §44-1-145 · verified 2026-08-19
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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 South Carolina and Lexington County offices before you sell or change how pets live in the home. Rules change.