Why this matters
What Wyoming actually allows — and what it doesn't.
WY Stat. § 11-49-101 et seq. (Wyoming Food Freedom Act: HB 56 passed 2015, strengthened by HB 84 2020 and HB 118 2021)
Most Permissive Law in United States (Institute for Justice Grade A - only state with A rating)
Key Features - ZERO Regulation:
$250,000 annual revenue cap OR 250,000 units (GROSS revenue)
Annual revenue cap
$250,000 a year.
Annual gross cap
$250,000
Required label language
Every package carries a statutory disclaimer.
The disclaimer below must appear on every package, in the exact casing the statute specifies:
Required on every label
this food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens.
— WY Stat. § 11-49-101 et seq. (Wyoming Food Freedom Act, HB 56 2015, amended HB 84 2020, HB 118 2021)
Sales channels
Where you can sell in Wyoming — and where you can't.
Online ordering
YesYesShipping
NoFederal restriction on uninspected food crossing state lines.
Seller delivery
YesYesThird-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
NoNoInterstate sales
NoNoWholesale to retail stores
NoNoRegistration & permits
Wyoming does not require state registration.
- Registration
Not required
- Labeling standard
Standard
- Inspection
None
- Food safety certification
Not required
- Address privacy
Not available
Food categories
What usually sits outside this cottage food lane.
- Mammal Meat Uninspected
- Wild Game
- Catfish
- Alcohol
How to start
Steps to a legal first sale in Wyoming.
Confirm your products qualify
Compare your menu against Wyoming'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.
Label every product correctly
Every label must include your name (or registered ID), product name, ingredients, allergens, and the statute-required disclaimer verbatim.
Start taking orders
Wyoming allows online orders, seller delivery. Route orders through your own channels — third-party couriers are not permitted here.
Frequently asked
Wyoming cottage food — your questions answered.
Why is Wyoming considered the most permissive state for home food?
The Wyoming Food Freedom Act (HB 56, 2015; strengthened by HB 84 2020 and HB 118 2021; WY Stat. § 11-49-101 et seq.) is the Institute for Justice's only A-rated cottage food regime in the country. No permits, no licenses, no fees, no zoning approval, no inspections, and no training are required. The shared cap for BOTH artisan cottage food AND home-chef TCS foods is $250,000 annual revenue OR 250,000 units gross. Wyoming was the first state to eliminate most regulations on local homemade food.
Can I sell ice cream, raw milk, or prepared meals?
Yes — Wyoming is unique. Ice cream is explicitly mentioned and allowed. Raw milk is allowed. Dairy, eggs, prepared meals (veggie lasagnas, soups, salads, smoothies), and cheese are all on the allowed list. Poultry is allowed if you raise your own (under 1,000 birds/year). Farm-raised rabbit is allowed. Farm-raised fish is allowed (except catfish, which is USDA-inspection-amenable).
What's prohibited?
Non-inspected mammal meat (beef, pork, lamb, goat — unless from an inspected facility), wild game meat, catfish, seafood (unless from inspected facility), and alcoholic beverages. That's it.
Can I ship my products?
No — this is Wyoming's big operational constraint. Online ordering is allowed, but NO shipping by mail or courier (USPS, FedEx, UPS). Transactions must be customer pickup OR hand-delivery by the producer. Perishable foods are direct sales only; nonperishable foods can also be sold through retail stores and restaurants (added by HB 84 in 2020).
What must I tell consumers?
You must inform consumers that the food is homemade, not certified/labeled/licensed/packaged/regulated/inspected. For retail sales, a clear label is required: "this food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens." For direct sales, that notification can be verbal or signage. Poultry products must carry: "Poultry products do not come from a government-approved source." Eggs need "Ungraded" / "Keep Refrigerated" / safe handling instructions.
Wyoming cottage food laws: what is the short version?
Wyoming does not require state registration for the cottage food lane. The annual gross sales cap is $250,000. Wyoming allows online orders, seller delivery for cottage food sellers in the current data.
Do I need a cottage food license in Wyoming?
Not for the cottage food lane in the current data. Wyoming may still have label, food-category, local zoning, or other business rules, so check the official source before you sell.
What foods can I sell from home in Wyoming?
Wyoming's cottage food lane is mainly for foods that do not need time or temperature control for safety. Common no-go categories include mammal meat uninspected, wild game, catfish, alcohol.