Nevada cottage food law
Nevada Cottage Food Law — 52 pages and 17 counties
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Print Nevada labels for your first market
Print Nevada labels for your first market
After the law page, this is the next thing most bakers need: a print-ready mockup with the Nevada home-kitchen disclaimer, allergen line, and net-weight fields.
MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION.
The Crosodo 50-State Cottage Food Label Packet (287 pages) is included in Cottage Pro — 287 pages of per-state rules, official examples, and county extras. Open the combined packet. The Nevada mockup above stays free.
- Product name, producer, and address (or allowed alternative)
- Ingredients by weight and major allergens
- Net weight / quantity
- Nevada home-kitchen / “not inspected” disclaimer
Not legal advice. Verify wording with the state agency before a production print run.
What does the official Nevada state handout say?
Nevada Cottage Food Law — Official Guidance Summary
Official agency guidance changes without notice. The text below is reproduced for reference only — always confirm current rules on the agency website before relying on it.
- Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Healthhttps://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB352.pdf
Nevada's cottage food rules are set by NRS §446.866 (repealed 2025; superseded by AB352/chapter 420 & 512, Statutes of Nevada 2025). The summary below is drawn from Crosodo's verified statute research and official agency guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the state agency website before you sell.
Program basics
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 446 — Food Establishments, Section 446.866: Exemption from certain requirements; certain local governing bodies prevented from prohibiting cottage food operations; registration; fee; inspection. [Repealed 2025 — see AB352, Statutes of Nevada 2025, chapters 420 and 512]
- 35000
- Yes
- No
- No
Allowed products and sales channels
- Non-potentially-hazardous foods prepared in the kitchen of the operator's primary private home (or approved nonprofit kitchen) may be sold directly to consumers in person. Under the pre-2025 law, allowed items included baked goods, candy, jams, dried foods, and other non-TCS foods.
- AB352 (2025) expands the definition to include certain acidified foods and raises the sales cap to $100,000; the new law also allows phone and internet sales with in-person or mail/delivery service fulfillment.
- Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety foods) are prohibited under the cottage food framework. Under the pre-2025 law, online and phone sales were prohibited (in-person only). The operation must be run by a natural person (not an organization).
- Products cannot be sold wholesale to distributors, retailers, or restaurants.
- Under the pre-2025 law (NRS 446.866), sales must be in-person transactions only — no internet or phone sales. Products may not be sold to wholesalers, brokers, distributors, or retail establishments for resale.
- AB352 (2025) amends this to allow phone and internet transactions with delivery via mail or food delivery service, but product relinquishment must still occur in Nevada. Local rules vary significantly: Clark County (Las Vegas), Washoe County, Carson City, and Douglas County have separate health authority requirements.
Labeling
- Labels must comply with federal labeling requirements (21 U.S.C. §343(w), 9 C.F.R. Part 317, 21 C.F.R.
- Part 101) and must prominently state: 'MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION.' Labels must also include the product name, ingredient list in descending order by weight (with sub-ingredients), allergen information, and the name and physical address of the producer.
Statute excerpt
- NRS 446.866 Exemption from certain requirements; certain local governing bodies prevented from prohibiting cottage food operations; registration; fee; inspection. 1.
- A cottage food operation which manufactures or prepares a food item by any manner or means whatsoever for sale, or which offers or displays a food item for sale, is not a "food establishment" pursuant to paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 446.020 if each such food item is: (a) Sold on the private property of the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item or at a location where the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item sells the food item directly to a consumer, including, without limitation, a farmers' market licensed pursuant to chapter 244 or 268 of NRS, flea market, swap meet, church bazaar, garage sale or craft fair, by means of an in-person transaction that does not involve selling the food item by telephone or via the Internet; (b) Sold to a natural person for his or her consumption and not for resale; (c) Affixed with a label which complies with the federal labeling requirements set forth in 21 U.S.C.
- §343(w) and 9 C.F.R. Part 317 and 21 C.F.R.
- Part 101; (d) Labeled with "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION" printed prominently on the label for the food item; (e) Prepackaged in a manner that protects the food item from contamination during transport, display, sale, and acquisition by consumers; and (f) Prepared and processed in the kitchen of the private home of the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item or, if allowed by the health authority, in the kitchen of a fraternal or social clubhouse, a school or a religious, charitable, or other nonprofit organization.
Official sources
- State agency cottage food page: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/CottageFood/Cottage_Food_Operations/
- Statute: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-446.html#NRS446Sec866
Summarized from official Nevada cottage food statute research and agency guidance. Agency rules change — verify on the official site before relying on this information.
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What does the Okay tier mean for Nevada?
Tier: Okay. Sales caps under $25,000 and/or limited sales channels. Operable for a side business but you'll likely outgrow the rules at scale.
Nevada cottage food law — quick summary
Nevada cottage food law in 2026: summary
Last verified against the official sources linked on each line.
- Through June 30, 2027, Nevada cottage food operations fall under NRS 580.600. You must register with the food safety authority before selling.(source: NRS 580.600 (effective through June 30, 2027))
- Gross sales can be up to $100,000 per calendar year, adjusted for inflation each year starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.(source: NRS 580.600 (effective through June 30, 2027))
- Sales must be in person, at your home or a direct-to-consumer venue such as a farmers' market, flea market, or craft fair. Phone and internet sales are not allowed under the current law.(source: NRS 580.600 (effective through June 30, 2027))
- AB352 (2025) moves the program to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, which becomes the registering authority statewide on July 1, 2027.(source: Southern Nevada Health District, Cottage Food Operations)
What changed in the 2026 Nevada cottage food law?
How do I start a cottage food business in Nevada?
How to start in Nevada
A practical path from “am I allowed?” to first sale. Not legal advice — confirm every step with Nevada agencies and your local offices.
Confirm your products are allowed
Nevada allows Non-potentially-hazardous foods prepared in the kitchen of the operator's primary private home (or approved nonprofit kitchen) may be sold directly to consumers in person. Under the pre-2025 law, allowed items included baked goods, candy, jams, dried foods, and other non-TCS foods. AB352 (2025) expands the definition to include certain acidified foods and raises the sales cap to $100,000; the new law also allows phone and internet sales with in-person or mail/delivery service fulfillment.. High-risk or refrigerated foods usually need a commercial kitchen — not a cottage exemption.
Choose sales channels you can actually use
Sales cap: $100,000. Indirect / wholesale-style sales: No. Farmers markets and direct-to-consumer pickup are the usual start. Check county and city rules before advertising porch pickup.
Clear local zoning, licenses, and tax IDs
State cottage food rules are the floor. Your city or county may still require a business license, home occupation approval, HOA permission, or sales tax registration. Do this before you print an address on Instagram.
Registration, training, and kitchen rules
State registration: Yes. Food handler / training: No. Kitchen inspection: No. Complete certificates the market or agency will ask for.
Build compliant labels
Use the Nevada label requirements on this site (and the free template). Match disclaimer language to the statute or agency guide before you print a batch.
Soft-launch, then first paid sales
Keep a simple sales log from day one so you stay under any annual cap. Soft-launch with pre-orders before a full market day.
Verify with official sources
Re-check the state cottage food page and your local health / planning office before you invest in equipment or marketing. Rules change.
What usually goes on the package
- Product name (common or usual name of the food)
- Business or producer name
- Producer address (or address alternative your state allows)
- Ingredients in descending order by weight
- Major allergen disclosures (e.g. wheat, milk, eggs, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, sesame)
- Net weight or quantity
- Home-kitchen disclaimer: “MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION.”
This is a planning checklist compiled for home bakers. It is not legal, tax, or zoning advice.
What are the Nevada sales cap, allowed products and registration rules?
100000
Non-potentially-hazardous foods prepared in the kitchen of the operator's primary private home (or approved nonprofit kitchen) may be sold directly to consumers in person. Under the pre-2025 law, allowed items included baked goods, candy, jams, dried foods, and other non-TCS foods. AB352 (2025) expands the definition to include certain acidified foods and raises the sales cap to $100,000; the new law also allows phone and internet sales with in-person or mail/delivery service fulfillment.
Registration: Yes. Food handler cert: No.
What does the Nevada cottage food statute say?
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 446 — Food Establishments, Section 446.866: Exemption from certain requirements; certain local governing bodies prevented from prohibiting cottage food operations; registration; fee; inspection. [Repealed 2025 — see AB352, Statutes of Nevada 2025, chapters 420 and 512]
Verbatim excerptNRS 446.866 Exemption from certain requirements; certain local governing bodies prevented from prohibiting cottage food operations; registration; fee; inspection. 1. A cottage food operation which manufactures or prepares a food item by any manner or means whatsoever for sale, or which offers or displays a food item for sale, is not a "food establishment" pursuant to paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 446.020 if each such food item is: (a) Sold on the private property of the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item or at a location where the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item sells the food item directly to a consumer, including, without limitation, a farmers' market licensed pursuant to chapter 244 or 268 of NRS, flea market, swap meet, church bazaar, garage sale or craft fair, by means of an in-person transaction that does not involve selling the food item by telephone or via the Internet; (b) Sold to a natural person for his or her consumption and not for resale; (c) Affixed with a label which complies with the federal labeling requirements set forth in 21 U.S.C. §343(w) and 9 C.F.R. Part 317 and 21 C.F.R. Part 101; (d) Labeled with "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION" printed prominently on the label for the food item; (e) Prepackaged in a manner that protects the food item from contamination during transport, display, sale, and acquisition by consumers; and (f) Prepared and processed in the kitchen of the private home of the natural person who manufactures or prepares the food item or, if allowed by the health authority, in the kitchen of a fraternal or social clubhouse, a school or a religious, charitable, or other nonprofit organization.
Source: dpbh.nv.gov/mpd-home/cottage-food-registration-home/dta/environmental-health-cottage-food-registration-faq →
How does Nevada compare with neighboring states?
Nevada vs neighboring cottage food laws
Tier and sales-cap snapshot for Nevada and nearby states. Click through for full rules, labeling, and county pages.
| State | Tier | Sales cap | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| NevadaYou are here | Okay | 100000 | This page |
| Arizona | Great | None | Arizona law → |
| California | Good | Tiered (see notes) | California law → |
| Idaho | Great | None | Idaho law → |
| Oregon | Good | 50000 | Oregon law → |
| Utah | Freedom | None | Utah law → |
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Notes on Nevada cottage food rules
Where can I verify Nevada's rules?
Nevada special guides
Which Nevada counties are covered?
Nevada Counties
17 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.
View all 17 counties →What are the city zoning rules in Nevada?
City zoning rules in Nevada
City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.
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Nevada cottage food law — FAQ
Do I need a license or permit to sell homemade food in Nevada?
Yes — Yes. Food handler certification: No.
What foods can I sell under the Nevada cottage food law?
Non-potentially-hazardous foods prepared in the kitchen of the operator's primary private home (or approved nonprofit kitchen) may be sold directly to consumers in person. Under the pre-2025 law, allowed items included baked goods, candy, jams, dried foods, and other non-TCS foods. AB352 (2025) expands the definition to include certain acidified foods and raises the sales cap to $100,000; the new law also allows phone and internet sales with in-person or mail/delivery service fulfillment.
Is there a sales cap for cottage food in Nevada?
100000
How good is Nevada's cottage food law?
Nevada is a Okay-tier cottage food state by Crosodo's rating criteria. Sales caps under $25,000 and/or limited sales channels. Operable for a side business but you'll likely outgrow the rules at scale.
What must a Nevada cottage food label say?
It must meet federal labeling requirements and carry "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION" printed prominently. Food must be prepackaged to protect it from contamination.(source: NRS 580.600 (effective through June 30, 2027))
What is Nevada's cottage food sales limit?
$100,000 in gross sales per calendar year under NRS 580.600, adjusted for inflation each fiscal year starting with 2026-2027.(source: NRS 580.600 (effective through June 30, 2027))
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Is this Nevada page legal advice?
Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health and your local health department before relying on this data.
Official filing: Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health →
How does the Crosodo ladder work here? State vs county rules and pets
Crosodo ladder · not a license · How the ladder works
- 0Bake for friends
Give it away: gifts, potlucks, the office tray.
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Taking money? → Step 1
- 1Sell from home
Sell shelf-stable bakes straight to the person who eats them.
Want store shelves? → Step 2
- 2Sell to stores
Sell to shops, cafés and resellers from an inspected kitchen.
Nevada
- Selling to stores: check with Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Want a storefront? → Step 3
- 3Commercial bakery
Bake in a commercial kitchen. Sell from your own shop.
Nevada
- Commercial kitchen permit: check with Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Renew permits every year
- Pets: do I need a door?
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