Cottage food law

Nevada cottage food laws, in plain English.

What you can make in your home kitchen in Nevada, where you can sell it, how much you can earn and whether you need a permit. No legalese, just the facts.

Updated for 2026 · Always confirm with your state

Nevada is changing on July 1, 2027 — AB 352 (2025)
Sales cap rises from $35,000 to $100,000; phone and internet sales allowed, filled in person, by mail or by delivery platform; dried vegetables added; the Department of Agriculture becomes the statewide registrar.
The rules below are the ones in effect today. Read the change

At a Glance

Home Kitchen
Allowed
Annual Sales Limit
$35,000 per year
License / Permit
Required
Online Sales
Not Allowed
TCS / Refrigerated Foods
Not Allowed

Where You Can Sell

Nevada cottage food vendors are permitted to sell through the following channels:

Direct to Consumer Farmers Markets Roadside Stands
Wholesale / Retail
Not Allowed
Pop-Up / Craft Fairs
Allowed
Interstate Sales
In-State Only

License & Permit Requirements

Nevada requires a license or permit to operate as a cottage food producer.
Permit type: Cottage Food Operation Registration (DPBH or county health district)
Kitchen Inspection
Not Required

Annual Sales Limits

Sales cap: $35,000 per year
Cottage food sales in Nevada cannot exceed this amount in a calendar year.

Acidified & Fermented Foods

Acidified foods include pickles, hot sauces, salsas, fermented vegetables, and other products with a pH at or below 4.6. These are regulated separately in most states.

Acidified foods are not allowed under Nevada's standard cottage food law. Pickles, hot sauces, fermented products, and similar items require a licensed commercial kitchen or separate processing permit in this state.

Important Notes

Nevada requires cottage food registration. Annual sales cap is $35,000. The cottage food disclaimer must appear in all caps. AB 352 (2025) raises the cap and allows phone and internet sales from July 1, 2027.

Official Sources

Always verify cottage food laws directly with your state agency — laws change, and we want you selling with confidence.

Information last updated: October 11, 2026. Cottage food laws change frequently — always confirm with your state.

Ready to sell in Nevada?

Rules checked. Now open your shop.

A free Butter & Sage shop takes the orders, the payments and the pickup times, so you can stay in the kitchen. Neighbors in Nevada find you on our map and order ahead.

  • A free shop with your own look
  • Pre-orders with pickup or delivery times
  • Your shop on the local map and the farmers market directory
  • Labels with your state’s required statement filled in

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