Brooklyn residents can sell home-produced low-risk foods under the NY State Home Processor Exemption (Ag & Markets Law §251-z-4) with state registration.
New York State's Home Processor Exemption, administered by the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets under Article 20-C of Ag & Markets Law and §251-z-4, allows Brooklyn residents to produce and sell certain low-risk foods from their home kitchens. Permitted foods include baked goods (non-custard, non-cream), jams, jellies, candies, dry mixes, snack foods, and certain herb/spice blends. Products must be sold directly to consumers, at farmers markets, or at roadside stands within New York State. Prohibited foods include anything requiring refrigeration, meat/poultry, and canned low-acid foods. Annual gross sales cap of $50,000. Registration with NYSDAM is free but required; labels must list all ingredients and a 'Made in a home kitchen' notice.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kings County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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