Low Revenue Last reviewed 2022-10-25
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Rhode Island Cottage Food Law
Rhode Island's cottage food law sets an annual revenue cap of $5,000 and producers must register with the state before the first sale. Direct sales and farmers markets only.
Watch for: $5K cap is functionally a hobby tier. Limited product list.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
$5,000
Permit / registration
Registration required
Kitchen inspection
Required
Food handler training
Not required
Acidified foods
Excluded
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales and farmers markets only.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
What's required before your first sale
Registration plus a home kitchen inspection required.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
Tools that work with Rhode Island
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