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Minnesota Cottage Food Law
Minnesota's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $78,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: The two-tier structure is unusual. Most growing bakers cross into Tier 2 within their first year and need the formal registration.
Key facts
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
What's required before your first sale
Tier 1 (under $7,665): no registration. Tier 2 (up to $78,000): registration plus training.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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