Cottage Food Law

FreedomIJ Grade A-

North Dakota

N.D. Cent. Code §23-09-21

Quietly one of the most permissive in the country.

Sources

Where to verify North Dakota's rules

Statute / regulation

ndlegis.gov/cencode/t23c09.pdf

North Dakota Department of Health

ndhealth.gov/foodlodging/cottagefood/

Forrager state guide

forrager.com/law/north-dakota/

Cooperative Extension

ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension

By Locality

North Dakota Counties

4 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.

Burleigh County

Grand Forks County

Major cities

City zoning rules in North Dakota

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

Fargo

American Legal Publishing

Important

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