D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-K101

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-K101 - INTENT AND SCOPE

101.1

The purpose of these regulations is to:

(1) regulate cottage food businesses operating in the District of Columbia;

(2) identify food items that are approved for sale in cottage food businesses;

(3) identify food items and specialized food processes that are prohibited in cottage food businesses;

(4) ensure cottage food businesses comply with storage and labeling requirements; and

(5) authorize the Department to conduct initial inspections of cottage food businesses before selling any food items, as well as complaint inspections.

101.2

Cottage food products shall only be sold at farmers' markets and public events in accordance with Section 4931(3) of Section 2 of the Cottage Food Amendment Act of 2013 effective January 25, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-63; D.C. Official Code § 7-742.01(3) (2016 Supp.)).

101.3

Pursuant to Section 4932(a) of Section 2 of the Cottage Food Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Official Code § 7-742.02(a) (2016 Supp.)), these regulations do not:

(a) Apply to a food establishment that is required to have a food establishment license under Department regulations; or

(b) Exempt a cottage food business from any applicable District or federal tax laws.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-K101

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13555 (12/29/2017)