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Medium Revenue Last reviewed 2024-04-02

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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

Annual revenue cap
$35,000
Permit / registration
Not required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Not required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only

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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