Food Freedom (no cap) Last reviewed 2022-07-03
2026 reference
South Dakota Cottage Food Law
South Dakota's cottage food law sets no statewide revenue cap and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, farmers markets, and online sales permitted.
Watch for: Among the more permissive food-freedom states. Few hidden requirements.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Permit / registration
Not required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Not required
Acidified foods
Permitted (pH test)
Interstate shipping
In-state only
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
No permit required. Standard label disclaimers. Shelf-stable and perishable foods allowed.
Sources
- SDSU Extension — South Dakota Cottage / Home Processing Food Safety
- Forrager — cottage food law database
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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