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Cottage Food Law
GoodIJ Grade C

California

AB 1616 / Health & Safety §113758
Two-tier (Class A/B). Separate MEHKO program (SB 972/AB 1144) allows full home meal service in opt-in counties. Local zoning preempted: GOV §51035.
Major cities

City zoning rules in California

City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.

Los Angeles
American Legal Publishing
San Diego
Municode
San Jose
Municode
San Francisco
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Sacramento
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Important

Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with California Department of Public Health and your local health department before relying on this data.