Bill > SF391

This bill amends Minnesota's cottage foods law to make several key changes that expand and clarify regulations for small-scale food producers. It updates terminology from "individual" to "person" throughout the statute, increases the annual gross sales limit from $78,000 to $85,000, and raises the fee exemption threshold from $5,000 to $8,500 in annual gross receipts. The bill also expands delivery options for cottage food producers, now allowing food to be delivered by mail or commercial delivery services, rather than requiring direct personal delivery. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for the state commissioner to provide a biennial report to legislative committees, detailing the current sales and registration fee amounts and calculating potential inflation-adjusted figures. The law continues to require that cottage food producers label their products clearly, display signs indicating the foods are homemade and not state-inspected, and register annually with the state for a $50 fee. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and support for small home-based food businesses while maintaining basic consumer safety and transparency requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0391&ssn=0&y=2025