Arizona's cottage food law (ARS §36-1706) allows home-based food production and sale of specified non-potentially hazardous foods without a food establishment license. Scottsdale does not impose additional restrictions beyond state law. Annual gross sales are capped at $75,000.
Under Arizona's cottage food law (ARS §36-1706), individuals may prepare and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchen without a county health department food establishment permit. Qualifying foods include baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, dried fruits, granola, popcorn, and other shelf-stable items. Products must be labeled with the producer's name, address, production date, ingredients, allergen statement, and the disclaimer 'This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to government food safety inspection.' Annual gross sales are capped at $75,000. Sales may occur at farmers markets, community events, or directly from the home. Scottsdale does not require a separate cottage food permit, but a city business license may be required if conducting regular sales. Home occupation zoning rules (no external indication of business, no non-resident employees) apply to sales from the residence.
Exceeding the $75,000 annual cap, selling prohibited foods, or failing to label products properly may result in state enforcement. Conducting visible commercial activity from the home may trigger Scottsdale code enforcement.
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