Indiana's Home Based Vendor law (IC 16-42-5.3) allows home production and sale of non-potentially hazardous foods in Marion County. No local permit required. Products must be properly labeled and sold direct-to-consumer.
Indianapolis follows Indiana's Home Based Vendor statute (IC 16-42-5.3), one of the more permissive cottage food laws in the US. Homemade non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, jellies, dry mixes, candies, honey) may be produced and sold without a retail food establishment license. Indiana has NO revenue cap on cottage food sales. Products must be labeled with producer's name and address, product name, ingredients in descending order by weight, allergen disclosure, net weight, and the statement 'This product is home produced and processed and the production area has not been inspected by the State Department of Health.' Sales are permitted at farmers markets, roadside stands, online, and direct-to-consumer delivery within Indiana. Wholesale and retail-store sales are prohibited. No Marion County-specific additional permits required.
Selling non-permitted foods (requiring refrigeration): state cease and desist, potential misdemeanor under IC 16-42. Labeling violations: ISDH enforcement warnings then fines. Wholesale/retail sales: violation of state law.
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