Cottage food operations are governed by Nevada state law under NRS 446. Boulder City residents may sell approved low-risk homemade foods after registering with the Southern Nevada Health District.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 446 authorizes cottage food operations selling non-potentially hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, dry mixes, and candies directly to consumers. Operators in Boulder City must register with the Southern Nevada Health District, label products with name, address, ingredients, and a disclosure that the food is made in a home kitchen not subject to routine inspection, and meet annual gross sales limits set by state law. Sales at farmers markets, special events, and direct-to-consumer are allowed; wholesale and interstate sales are restricted. Meat, dairy, and other potentially hazardous foods are not eligible. Boulder City home occupation and zoning rules apply in addition to state registration.
State health citation and Boulder City zoning enforcement for non-compliant operations; potential embargo of product.
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