West Virginia Cottage Food Law and Home Kitchen Sales

WV Code §19-35-1 through §19-35-4 permits sale of baked goods, jams, jellies, candies, and other shelf-stable foods produced in home kitchens. Producers must label products with name, address, ingredients, and an allergen disclosure stating the food was made in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection. Annual sales caps and venue restrictions apply, with sales allowed at farmers markets, roadside stands, and direct-to-consumer transactions. Potentially hazardous foods (meat, dairy, low-acid canned goods) remain prohibited. Local health departments cannot require additional licenses for compliant cottage food operations.

Selling unapproved foods, omitting required labels, or exceeding statutory limits may result in WVDA cease-and-desist orders, product seizure, and civil penalties.