Tulsa follows the Oklahoma Home Bakery Act and Cottage Food Law (63 O.S. §1-1101.1) which lets residents produce non-potentially-hazardous baked goods, jams, and similar shelf-stable foods in a home kitchen for direct sale to consumers. No state license or home inspection is required, but products must be properly labeled, sales are capped, and meat, dairy, and refrigerated items are excluded.
Cottage food production in Tulsa is governed primarily by Oklahoma state law, specifically 63 O.S. §1-1101.1 (the Home Bakery Act) and related cottage food provisions administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Eligible products include breads, cookies, cakes without cream or custard fillings, brownies, pastries, jams, jellies, dry mixes, granola, and similar non-potentially-hazardous foods that do not require refrigeration for safety. Prohibited items include meats, fish, cheesecakes, cream-filled pastries, low-acid canned goods, salsas, fermented foods, and anything requiring temperature control. Producers may sell directly to consumers from their home, at farmers markets, roadside stands, community events, and via in-person delivery, but cannot wholesale to restaurants or grocery stores under the cottage food exemption. Sales are subject to an annual gross revenue cap set by state law, and producers must keep records. Labels must include the producer's name and address, product name, ingredients in descending order by weight, allergen disclosures, net weight, and the statement that the food was made in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection. The City of Tulsa does not require a separate cottage food license, but home-based food businesses still need to comply with Title 42 home occupation zoning rules including no exterior signage, no employees outside the household, and minimal customer traffic. A City of Tulsa business license may be required depending on sales volume and structure.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Tulsa code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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