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Mississippi Cottage Food Law
Mississippi's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $35,000 and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales and farmers markets only. Online ordering with in-person pickup is allowed; mail/courier shipping is not.
Watch for: Online ordering with in-person pickup is allowed; mail/courier shipping is not. Direct-to-consumer only — no wholesale.
Key facts
Where you can sell
Direct sales and farmers markets only. Online ordering with in-person pickup is allowed; mail/courier shipping is not.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online order, in-person pickup
What's required before your first sale
Currently no registration, fees, or training required. (Verify before relying on this.)
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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