HF829

House File No. 829 is a legislative bill in Minnesota that proposes modifications to the delivery requirements for cottage foods, specifically outlined in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 28A.152, subdivision 2. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the changes proposed by this bill:

1. Expansion of Sales Venues: Cottage food producers can sell their products:

   • At community events or farmers markets.
   • Directly from their homes to consumers, if local ordinances allow.
   • Through donations at community events aimed at fundraising for educational, charitable, or religious purposes.

2. Delivery Methods:

   • If a cottage food product is sold, it can be delivered by the individual who prepared it, by mail, or through a commercial delivery service.

3. Interstate and Internet Sales:

   • Sales of these exempt food products must not extend beyond Minnesota borders.
   • Products can be sold over the Internet, but must be delivered directly to the ultimate consumer by the individual who prepared the food product.

4. Disclosure Requirement:

   • Websites selling these exempt food products must include a statement indicating that the products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.

These changes are meant to provide more flexibility in how cottage food producers can sell and deliver their products while maintaining certain restrictions to ensure consumer safety and product integrity.