Cottage food operations licensed statewide by Georgia Department of Agriculture. Lawrenceville does not separately license cottage food but still requires home occupation compliance and Occupation Tax Certificate.
Georgia Cottage Food Program (GDA Rule 40-7-19) allows sale of low-risk foods (baked goods, jams, candies, granola) made in home kitchens after GDA license ($100 fee, kitchen inspection, food safety training). Sales allowed direct-to-consumer, at farmers markets, and online with in-state shipping. Lawrenceville home occupation rules still apply: no signage, no client traffic at residence.
Selling cottage foods without GDA license: GDA enforcement action. Operating from home without city Occupation Tax Certificate: city citation.
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