Nevada Revised Statute 446 permits cottage food operations to produce non-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, dried herbs, candy) from home kitchens without commercial licensing, up to $35,000 annual gross sales. Direct-to-consumer sales are allowed; retail sale through stores requires commercial licensing.
Nevada's cottage food law under NRS 446.866 permits home kitchen production of a defined list of non-time/temperature-controlled foods: baked goods without cream or custard fillings, jams and jellies, honey, candy, popcorn, dry mixes, dried herbs and teas. Annual gross sales are capped at $35,000. Products must bear a label identifying producer, address, ingredients, common allergens, and the statement 'Made in a home kitchen and not subject to inspection.' Sales must be direct-to-consumer: farmers markets, community events, direct home delivery and pickup are allowed; sale through grocery stores, restaurants or online platforms that ship across state lines is not. Las Vegas imposes no additional city license fee for cottage food operations meeting the state definition and selling from within the home, though a home occupation permit is typically required (see home-occupation-permits). Commercial-scale bakeries and caterers exit the cottage food regime and require Southern Nevada Health District licensing, plus a licensed commercial kitchen facility.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Las Vegas code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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