Nevada's Cottage Food Law

Nevada's cottage food law permits individuals to produce and sell certain non-potentially-hazardous foods made in a home kitchen. The law applies to home-based producers who make products that don't require refrigeration to stay safe. Covered items include baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, and similar shelf-stable products. Your operation must be run from your personal residence, not a commercial facility.

You can sell your cottage food products directly to consumers through farmers markets, roadside stands, fairs, and other in-person venues. Nevada also allows online sales, so you can take orders through a website or social media. However, shipping your products is not permitted. All sales must result in the product being handed directly to the buyer, meaning delivery through postal or courier services isn't an option under this law.

Your annual gross sales cannot exceed $35,000. No permit, license, or registration is required before you start selling, which makes Nevada relatively low-barrier compared to many other states. You don't need approval from any state agency to open your home kitchen for business. That streamlined entry point means you can focus your energy on building your product line and finding your first customers.