Nebraska allows home-produced non-hazardous foods to be sold directly to consumers under state law, with sales up to defined limits, no commercial kitchen, and clear labeling.
Nebraska's cottage food law (Nebraska Pure Food Act and related statutes including §81-2,282) permits home kitchens to produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods like baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, candies, dried herbs, and similar shelf-stable items. Sales are direct to consumer at farmers markets, roadside stands, home pickup, and certain events. Meat, dairy, canned low-acid vegetables, and other TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods are excluded and require commercial kitchen and Health Department licensing. Labels must include product name, ingredients (allergens called out), net weight, producer name and address, and the disclaimer that the product is home-produced and not subject to state inspection. A food handler certification is recommended and in some cases required. Omaha-Douglas County Health Department can investigate complaints of foodborne illness. Sales tax collection is required through the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Local farmers markets like the Old Market Saturday Market and Benson Farmers Market welcome cottage food vendors.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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