Why this matters
What Nevada actually allows — and what it doesn't.
NRS 446.866 (SB206, 2013); AB352 (2025, effective July 1, 2027)
CRITICAL: Major Transition July 1, 2027
Current Law (Until July 1, 2027):
$35,000 annual gross revenue cap
Annual revenue cap
$35,000 a year.
Annual gross cap
$35,000
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Nevada — and where you can't.
Online ordering
NoNoShipping
NoFederal restriction on uninspected food crossing state lines.
Seller delivery
NoNoThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
NoNoInterstate sales
NoNoWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
Nevada requires registration before you sell.
- Registration
Required
Type: registration
- Timeline
About 30 days
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Not required
- Address privacy
Not available
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Tcs
- Meat
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Cut Produce
- Cream Custard Meringue
- Acidified Foods
- Fermented Foods
- Beverages
- Fruit Butters
- Sugar Free Jams
- Cannabis Cbd
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Nevada.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Nevada's cottage food lane. Temperature-controlled, meat, seafood, and low-acid canned items often require a different path; check the state-specific food categories above.
Register with your state agency
Nevada requires cottage food operators to register before selling. Registration is free. Expect about 30 days for processing.
Label every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, and allergens per Nevada rules.
Frequently asked
Nevada cottage food — your questions answered.
What's changing in Nevada on July 1, 2027?
A major expansion under AB352 (2025). The revenue cap nearly triples from $35,000 to $100,000. Multi-district registration gets replaced with a single statewide registration through the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Online sales, phone orders, mail delivery, and third-party platforms all become allowed for the first time. "Cottage cosmetics" and "craft food" programs get added.
What's the current law (before July 1, 2027)?
$35,000 annual gross revenue cap under NRS 446.866. Registration is required with EACH local health district where you sell — Clark County (Las Vegas) runs $160+, most rural counties $0–$50. Sales are in-person only: no online ordering, no shipping, no phone orders. Direct-to-consumer only at farmers' markets, home, and events.
What foods can I sell?
Baked goods (no cream, custard, or meringue fillings), jams and jellies following 21 CFR 150 standardized recipes (no fruit butter, no sugar-free jams), candies without cream bases, dried fruits, cereals/granola/trail mix, popcorn, dry herbs and spices, vinegar, and nuts.
What's specifically prohibited?
Dairy, cream cheese frosting, custard, meringue, cream-based fillings, meat/poultry, fish, cut produce, acidified foods (pickles, salsa), beverages, fruit butters, sugar-free jams, cannabis. Also note the jam restriction — only approved fruits under 21 CFR 150.
Do I need food safety training?
Not required by state statute, but your local health district may require it. Check with whichever district(s) you plan to sell in before registering.
Nevada cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Nevada requires registration before selling cottage food. The annual gross sales cap is $35,000. Direct in-person sales are the safest channel to confirm before taking online or delivery orders.
Do I need a cottage food registration in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada requires registration before selling cottage food. Check the official state source before selling because local zoning, food safety training, or label rules may still apply.
What foods can I sell from home in Nevada?
Nevada's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include tcs, meat, poultry, dairy, fish.