Nevada NRS 446.866 allows cottage food operations to produce and sell certain low-risk foods from home kitchens up to 35000 dollars annual gross sales. Washoe County Health District requires registration but not inspection for approved cottage foods.
The Nevada Cottage Food Law permits home production of non-potentially-hazardous foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, dried herbs, candy, and granola. Sales are limited to direct-to-consumer at farmers markets, home, or delivery - no wholesale, online interstate, or restaurant sales. Required labeling includes producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and a disclaimer that the food was made in a home kitchen not subject to inspection. Refrigerated, meat, canned low-acid, and dairy products are excluded. Washoe Health recommends basic food handler training. The cottage-food activity also needs a Reno Home Occupation Permit.
Selling excluded foods (dairy, meats): misdemeanor per NRS 446 and seizure. Exceeding 35000 dollars: must upgrade to commercial kitchen. Missing label disclaimer: warning then fine.
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