Showing ordinances that apply to Town 'n' Country, FL
Town 'n' Country is an unincorporated community (population 85,951) in Hillsborough County, Florida. Because Town 'n' Country is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Hillsborough County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The cottage food operations rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Cottage food operations in Hillsborough County are protected by FL 500.80, which preempts local regulation and allows sales of non-hazardous homemade foods up to 250,000 dollars per year without a food license. Direct and online sales to Florida consumers are allowed. Local home occupation signage and traffic rules still apply.
Florida Statute 500.80 allows sales of non-potentially hazardous items such as baked goods, jams, honey, dried pasta, and candies from home kitchens. Products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and the cottage food disclaimer. Hillsborough County cannot require a permit for the cottage food activity itself but the home occupation certificate and BTR still apply to the residential business operation. FDACS provides cottage food guidance.
Improper labeling: FDACS warning and potential cease-sale. Selling prohibited items such as meat or dairy: misdemeanor under FL 500.04. Operating without home occupation certificate: county citation.
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