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Druid Hills is an unincorporated community (population 9,429) in DeKalb County, Georgia. Because Druid Hills is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, DeKalb County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The cottage food operations rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Georgia Cottage Food Law (GA Dept of Ag Rule 40-7-19) allows home food producers to sell non-hazardous foods directly to consumers. $50,000 annual revenue cap. License and home kitchen inspection required.
Georgia's cottage food program is regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture under Rule Chapter 40-7-19. DeKalb County residents can operate a cottage food business from their home kitchen if licensed. Unlike some states with registration-only programs, Georgia requires a cottage food license ($100 fee) AND a home kitchen inspection by GDA. Allowed foods include baked goods (non-cream), candies, jams/jellies, granola, dried herbs, and similar non-potentially hazardous items. Annual gross revenue cap is $50,000. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the disclaimer 'Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Georgia's food safety regulations.' Direct sales only — no wholesale, no internet shipping, no restaurants. Sales allowed at farmers markets and direct-to-consumer.
Operating without license: cease and desist, fines up to $1,000. Exceeding revenue cap: loss of license, commercial kitchen required. Selling prohibited foods: license revocation plus GDA enforcement.
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