California's Cottage Food Operation law (AB 1616/AB 1266) allows Santa Paula residents to sell homemade non-potentially-hazardous foods from their homes. Class A permits allow direct sales up to $75,000/year. Class B permits allow indirect sales through third-party retailers.
Under California Health & Safety Code §§114365–114365.7, Santa Paula residents may operate cottage food businesses from their home kitchens. Class A cottage food operations sell directly to consumers at farmers' markets, community events, or from the home, with annual sales up to $75,000. Class B operations may sell indirectly through stores and restaurants. Approved foods include baked goods, candy, jams, dried fruits, granola, coffee, tea, and other non-potentially-hazardous items (no items requiring refrigeration). Operators must self-certify food handler training, label products with cottage food identification and home address, and register with Ventura County Environmental Health. A Santa Paula business license is also required. The city's agricultural context makes cottage food from local citrus, avocados, and nuts particularly relevant.
Operating without registration may result in county health enforcement action. Selling non-approved foods (those requiring refrigeration) can result in cease-and-desist orders and fines. Exceeding the $75,000 annual sales limit requires upgrading to a commercial food facility license.
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