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Bonnie, as with my answer to Patty, you've got to start with your local state and county regulations and laws. Health laws and interstate shipping laws can make it complicated. There are also new packaging laws that just went into effect about origins of ingredients, etc. Start with an attorney in your local area who is familiar with business law, and call or visit the websites for your state health department and business licensing bureau to find out any specific regulations you will have to follow.

-- Contributed by: Jeanne Grunert

How about online sales? How would that work?

-- Contributed by: Bonnie

Patty, congratulations! I strongly recommend looking into your state's laws regarding resale of baked goods. Health laws should be available on your state's website and will list the requirements. You may also want to find a local lawyer who gives free consultations and ask about local laws, restrictions, and any health department certifications you may need to sell baked goods. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: Jeanne Grunert

i started baking banana breads, and fudge before Christmas and took some into work to share. it turned out to be a big hit, so i started making more breads and selling them to my co-workers, its been a great second income for my husband and i. i live in oklahoma and im not sure i know what the rules are....truth be told i never even thought about it till i started reading the blogs.

-- Contributed by: patty

Hi Jen,

Things aren't as easy as they used to be. It's probably a good idea to check with your local Council before holding a fund-raising event like a bake sale. Most often, it is the health department that often issues permits for bake sales, so you can check with them as to restrictions and steps to take.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

If you are just doing occational bake sales do you need to check with the state first and if so what type of questions do you need to ask?

-- Contributed by: Jen

Hi Hannah,

Local and state governments may have special requirements for a home business operator to follow. It's always best to check with them ahead of time to learn what restrictions apply and what steps must be followed including obtaining a license or permit.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

great tips but why do you need to cheek with the government first?

-- Contributed by: Hannah
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