California Cottage Food Law (H&S 113758, 114365) lets Corona residents make approved low-risk foods at home. Sales capped at $150,000/yr (AB 1144); Riverside County DEH registers operations.
Under California Health & Safety Code §114365 and §113758, a Cottage Food Operation may produce a state-defined list of low-risk, non-potentially-hazardous foods (baked goods without cream fillings, jams/jellies, granola, dry mixes, candies, roasted coffee, etc.) in a private home kitchen. Class A operations sell only direct to consumers (farmers markets, home pickup, festivals); Class B may also sell to retail stores, restaurants, or other indirect outlets. Annual gross sales are capped at $150,000 (AB 1144 raised this from $50,000). All operators must complete a state-approved food processor course, label products with the CFO statement and ingredient list (allergens called out), and register/permit with Riverside County Environmental Health Services. Class A pays a registration fee (~$200-$300) and requires a self-certification checklist; Class B requires an annual inspection of the home kitchen (~$300-$500). Pets must be excluded from the kitchen during preparation, household members under 18 limited, and infants/sick household members restricted from kitchen use during operation. Corona treats CFOs as permitted home occupations under CMC 17.86 and requires a city business license. CFOs are exempt from local zoning provisions that would otherwise prohibit food preparation in residences (H&S §113758(b)).
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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