Showing ordinances that apply to Wassaic, NY
Wassaic is an unincorporated community (population 210) in Dutchess County, New York. Because Wassaic is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Dutchess County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The cottage food operations rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Home Processor exemption under 1 NYCRR Part 276 (Article 20-C) allows direct sale of low-risk baked goods, jams, and candies from home kitchens without commercial license. Must register exemption annually with NY Department of Agriculture and Markets.
NY Article 20-C home processor registration is free but required. Allowed products: non-hazardous baked goods, candy (no chocolate-dipped fruit), jams, jellies, snack mixes, spices, dry herbs. Wet-pack canned goods, meat, dairy prohibited. Labels must include name, address, ingredients, and 20-C registration number. Sales allowed direct-to-consumer and at farmers markets. No online shipping of certain items without inspection.
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