The State of Nevada Legislature passed a cottage food bill which later became the Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 446.866. This bill allows for the sale of non-potentially hazardous baked goods to be prepared from a person’s private residence, providing that person has registered as a cottage food operator.
These foods may only be sold in the private residence of the registered person who prepared them, in farmer’s markets, flea markets, swap meets, church bazaars, garage sales and craft fairs.
Cottage food preparation takes place in a kitchen that is not inspected by a health authority. A cottage food operation cannot prepare or sell food items at a permitted food establishment (place of business, market or store).
The Central Nevada Health District reviews and approved registrations for Cottage Food Operations. Please see the documents below if you would like to become a registered Cottage Food Operator. Please contact the Central Nevada Health District at (775) 867-8181 or email to HealthPermit@CentralNevadaHD.org if you have any questions about this process.
Requirements
List of Current Cottage Food Registrations