Nevada Cottage Food Law 2026: $100,000 Cap and 2027 Changes

Nevada's cottage food law is now NRS 580.600, which replaced the repealed NRS 446.866 and is in effect through June 30, 2027. A cottage food operation is a natural person who makes approved foods that are not potentially hazardous in a private home and sells them directly to consumers in person, with gross sales of no more than $100,000 a year. Operators must register with the local food safety authority before selling. Sales by telephone or over the internet are not allowed under current law. On July 1, 2027, NRS 585.700 through 585.770 take effect, moving the program to the Nevada Department of Agriculture and allowing phone, internet, mail and delivery sales. This guide covers what you can sell, how you can sell, labeling and when you need a permit instead.

Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, and local zoning, HOA and tax rules vary. Confirm current requirements with your local health authority, the Nevada Department of Agriculture or an attorney before you start selling.

Quick facts

Register with the food safety authority before selling any food item. NRS 580.600.3
Gross sales may not exceed $100,000 per calendar year, adjusted for inflation starting with fiscal year 2026-2027. NRS 580.600.6, .7(a)
Sales must be in-person transactions that do not involve the telephone or internet. NRS 580.600.1(a)
Food must be sold to a natural person for consumption, not for resale. NRS 580.600.1(b)
New rules under NRS 585.700 through 585.770 take effect July 1, 2027. NRS 585.730; 2025 AB 352

What the law calls it

Nevada uses "cottage food operation" and "food item." A cottage food operation must be a single natural person. NRS 580.600.7
SNHD says partners and employees are not permitted. SNHD Cottage Food FAQ

Foods you can sell

Nuts and nut mixes; candies; jams, jellies and preserves; vinegar and flavored vinegar; dry herbs and seasoning mixes; dried fruits; cereals, trail mixes and granola; popcorn and popcorn balls; and baked goods that are not potentially hazardous and need no time or temperature control, as long as they do not contain cream, uncooked egg, custard, meringue or cream cheese frosting or garnishes. NRS 580.600.7(b)
Starting July 1, 2027, teas and dried vegetables are added. Vinegars are not on the 2027 list. NRS 585.720

Foods you cannot sell

Any food not on the list or that needs time or temperature control. That includes baked goods with cream, uncooked egg, custard, meringue or cream cheese frosting. NRS 580.600.7(b)

Sales limit

$100,000 in gross sales per calendar year. Beginning with fiscal year 2026-2027, the amount is adjusted each year by the Consumer Price Index, and the adjusted amount must be posted by Sept. 30 each year. NRS 580.600.6, .7(a)
SNHD says gross sales are the full amount received from customers without deductions. SNHD Cottage Food FAQ

Registration and fees

Register with the food safety authority, giving your name, address, contact information and any business name. NRS 580.600.3
The fee may not exceed the actual cost of keeping a registry. NRS 580.600.4
In Clark County, SNHD charges a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $220 for fiscal year 2026-2027, and registration does not expire if it stays accurate. SNHD Cottage Food Operations; SNHD Cottage Food FAQ
Starting July 1, 2027, you will need a license from the Nevada Department of Agriculture. NRS 585.730

Where and how you can sell

On your private property or where you sell directly to a consumer, such as a licensed farmers market, flea market, swap meet, church bazaar, garage sale or craft fair. NRS 580.600.1(a)
Online and phone: not allowed. The sale must be an in-person transaction that does not involve selling by telephone or via the internet. SNHD says a website may be used for advertising, and foods may be ordered for in-person delivery by the operator. NRS 580.600.1(a); SNHD Cottage Food FAQ
Mail and third-party delivery: SNHD says food may not be mailed or delivered by a third party. SNHD Cottage Food FAQ
Shipping to other states: not allowed under current law, since sales must be in person. NRS 580.600.1(a)
Wholesale: not allowed. Food must be sold for consumption, not for resale. NRS 580.600.1(b)
Starting July 1, 2027: sales may be made in person, by telephone or via the internet and may be fulfilled in person, by mail or through a food delivery service platform. NRS 585.730(1)(a)

Labeling rules

Labels must comply with federal labeling rules in 21 U.S.C. 343(w), 9 CFR Part 317 and 21 CFR Part 101. NRS 580.600.1(c)
The label must prominently say "MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION." NRS 580.600.1(d)
Food must be prepackaged to protect it from contamination. NRS 580.600.1(e)

Zoning, HOAs and local rules

No local zoning board, planning commission or governing body may adopt an ordinance that bans preparing food in a cottage food operation. NRS 580.600.2
Check your HOA documents, since the state does not review private covenants. You may still need state and local business licenses. SNHD Cottage Food Operations

Inspections

The food safety authority may inspect only to investigate an adulterated food item or a suspected outbreak, and may charge the cost of that investigation. NRS 580.600.5

When you need a permit instead

Foods outside the list, sales above the cap, wholesale and phone, internet or mail sales under current law require a food establishment permit. NRS 580.600.1, .7

Timeline

2013: SB 206 created Nevada's cottage food law, later codified as NRS 446.866. SNHD Cottage Food Operations
2025: AB 352 repealed NRS 446.866 and enacted NRS 585.700 through 585.770, effective July 1, 2027. 2025 AB 352
2025: the cottage food provisions were codified as NRS 580.600, effective through June 30, 2027. NRS 580.600
July 1, 2027: the Nevada Department of Agriculture becomes the licensing authority, and phone, internet, mail and delivery sales become allowed. NRS 585.730; SNHD Cottage Food Operations
Oct. 13, 2026: this page was last reviewed against the NRS.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to register to sell cottage food in Nevada?

Yes. Register with the food safety authority before selling. Source: NRS 580.600.3.

What is Nevada's cottage food sales cap?

$100,000 in gross sales per calendar year, adjusted for inflation starting with fiscal year 2026-2027. Source: NRS 580.600.6, .7(a).

Can I sell cottage food online in Nevada?

Not under current law. Sales must be in person and may not involve the telephone or internet. Online sales become allowed July 1, 2027. Sources: NRS 580.600.1(a); NRS 585.730(1)(a).

Can I ship cottage food in Nevada?

Not under current law. Starting July 1, 2027, sales may be fulfilled by mail or a delivery platform. Sources: NRS 580.600.1(a); NRS 585.730(1)(a).

Can I sell cottage food to other states from Nevada?

No. Current law requires in-person sales. Source: NRS 580.600.1(a).

Can I sell cottage food to stores or restaurants in Nevada?

No. Food must be sold to a natural person for consumption, not for resale. Source: NRS 580.600.1(b).

Can I deliver cottage food myself in Nevada?

SNHD says foods may be ordered for in-person delivery by the operator. Source: SNHD Cottage Food FAQ.

How much does cottage food registration cost in Clark County?

SNHD charges a one-time $220 fee for fiscal year 2026-2027. Source: SNHD Cottage Food Operations.

Can my city ban cottage food operations?

No. Local governing bodies may not adopt rules that prohibit preparing food in a cottage food operation. Source: NRS 580.600.2.

What must a Nevada cottage food label say?

"MADE IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION THAT IS NOT SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION," plus federal label information. Source: NRS 580.600.1(c), (d).

Official sources

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change, and local zoning, HOA and tax rules vary. Confirm current requirements with your local health authority, the Nevada Department of Agriculture or an attorney before you start selling.

Nevada Cottage Food Laws