Michigan's Cottage Food Law allows direct sales of qualifying non-hazardous foods from home kitchens without licensing, preempting local health permit demands.
MCL 289.4102 exempts cottage food operations from MDARD licensing if gross sales stay under $25,000 annually and products are non-potentially hazardous baked goods, jams, and similar items. Sales must be direct to the end consumer with required labeling stating the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state. Local jurisdictions cannot require their own food license for compliant operators, though zoning rules on home occupations still apply.
Selling non-approved foods or exceeding $25,000 in gross sales triggers MDARD enforcement and potential misdemeanor charges.
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