Florida cottage food operations are governed by Fla. Stat. 500.80. The 2021 amendments raised the gross sales cap to $250,000/year and preempt most local restrictions. Venice cannot require a cottage food operator to obtain inspection or licensing from the City.
Cottage food operators may sell non-potentially-hazardous foods (baked goods, jams, dry mixes, honey) directly to consumers in-person, online or by mail without a Florida DACS food permit. Labels must include the operator's name, address, ingredients, allergen statement, and the disclaimer 'Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.' Operators are not required to obtain a Venice Business Tax Receipt to operate cottage food.
State law violations are enforced by FDACS. Local code rules limiting cottage food beyond Fla. Stat. 500.80 are unenforceable.
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