Louisiana RS 40:4.9 allows cottage food operators to sell up to 30,000 dollars annually in approved low-risk foods (baked goods, jams, candies, dry mixes) directly to consumers without a commercial kitchen or health permit. New Orleans cottage food operators must still obtain a city occupational license and comply with CZO Article 20 home occupation rules.
Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:4.9 establishes the Louisiana Cottage Food Law, which exempts certain home-prepared foods from health department permitting and inspection requirements. Approved cottage foods include baked goods that do not require refrigeration (cookies, cakes, breads, pastries without cream fillings), jams and jellies prepared from approved fruits, candies, dried herbs and spice blends, granola, popcorn, and certain dehydrated foods. Prohibited cottage foods include any potentially hazardous foods requiring time and temperature control, including meat products, fresh dairy items, cream-filled pastries, canned vegetables (low-acid canned goods), and fresh juices. The annual gross sales cap is 30,000 dollars. Sales must be direct to the end consumer (in person, online with local pickup, at farmers markets, or by direct delivery), not wholesale to retail stores or restaurants. All packaged products must include a label with the producer name, address, ingredients, allergen disclosures, and the statement that the food was prepared in a kitchen not subject to state inspection. New Orleans cottage food operators must also obtain a city occupational license through the Bureau of Revenue and comply with CZO Article 20 home occupation conditions, including the restrictions on signage, customer visits, and exterior evidence. No state or city food safety inspection is required.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact New Orleans code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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