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Cottage Food Law
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New Jersey

N.J.A.C. 8:24-2
Last state to legalize cottage food (2021), after IJ lawsuit. Still highly restrictive.
Sources

Where to verify New Jersey's rules

Statute / regulation
nj.gov/health/ceohs/documents/phfpp/njac8_24.pdf
New Jersey Department of Health
nj.gov/health/ceohs/phfpp/cottage-food-operator/
Forrager state guide
forrager.com/law/new-jersey/
Cooperative Extension
njaes.rutgers.edu/cottage-food/
Additional resource
ij.org/case/new-jersey-bake-sale/
By Locality

New Jersey Counties

21 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.

Bergen County
Hackensack
953K
Middlesex County
New Brunswick
860K
Essex County
Newark
853K
Hudson County
Jersey City
712K
Monmouth County
Freehold
643K
Ocean County
Toms River
639K
Union County
Elizabeth
572K
Camden County
Camden
523K
Passaic County
Paterson
520K
Morris County
Morristown
509K
Burlington County
Mount Holly
462K
Mercer County
—
384K
Somerset County
Somerville
345K
Gloucester County
Woodbury
303K
Atlantic County
Mays Landing
274K
Cumberland County
Bridgeton
154K
Sussex County
Newton
145K
Hunterdon County
Flemington
129K
Warren County
Belvidere
110K
Cape May County
Cape May Court House
95K
Salem County
Salem
65K
Major cities

City zoning rules in New Jersey

City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.

Newark
American Legal Publishing
Important

Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with New Jersey Department of Health and your local health department before relying on this data.