Nevada might not be the first state that comes to mind when you picture a cottage food business — but the Las Vegas farmers markets and Reno’s local food scene are real, and the community here is growing. The law has specific requirements worth knowing upfront, and there’s an important change coming in 2027 worth putting on your radar.

Registration Is Required — But It’s Not a Full Permit

Nevada requires cottage food operators to register with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) or their county health district. This isn’t a commercial food license — registration is more lightweight — but it is a mandatory step before you start selling. Contact your county health district first; they’ll point you to the right pathway for your location.

The annual sales cap is 5,000 in gross sales. For most vendors operating at farmers markets and direct sales, that’s workable room to build something meaningful before needing a commercial kitchen arrangement.

Where You Can Sell and the Online Sales Limitation

Nevada currently permits sales through direct-to-consumer, farmers markets, and roadside stands. Here’s the significant limitation to plan around: online sales are not currently permitted. Your sales need to happen through in-person direct channels, not pre-order-and-deliver.

For vendors used to Instagram DMs and online pre-orders, this is a real adjustment. The path in Nevada runs through farmers markets, pop-up events, and face-to-face sales — for now.

What AB352 Changes Starting in 2027

Nevada Assembly Bill 352 (2025) transfers oversight of cottage food operations from the DPBH to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, effective July 2027. The transition is expected to bring a more streamlined, agriculture-friendly framework — with cautious optimism in the community that expanded permissions, potentially including online sales, may follow.

Nothing is confirmed yet. But if you’re frustrated by the online sales limitation, AB352 is the reason to stay tuned. The regulatory environment here is moving in a more vendor-friendly direction.

What You Can Sell

Nevada cottage food law covers non-potentially-hazardous foods — shelf-stable products that don’t require refrigeration. Baked goods, jams and preserves, granola, honey, candy, and dried herbs are firmly in scope. Anything requiring refrigeration falls outside cottage food territory.

The All-Caps Label Requirement

Nevada requires the cottage food disclaimer in all capital letters:

MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION.

Your label also needs the product name, your name and address, ingredient list in descending order by weight, net weight or volume, and allergen information. Get this right from the start — the all-caps requirement is easy to overlook.

For official registration information, visit the Nevada DPBH Cottage Foods Registration page.

⚠ Legal Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Cottage food laws change frequently — always check your state’s current statutes or consult a local attorney before starting your food business.