If you are a small business owner dealing in the food industry then you may be very aware of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and its limitations. New legislation seeks to update the food law to give more freedom to those business owners and the sale of their goods.
State Rep. Greg Alexander, of Carsonville has introduced legislation that will allow business owners to sell their products online or by mail.
The current law forbids the sale of products online, as well as limiting the types of items that can be produced from the home.
Alexander stated that the reforms will increase revenue for residents during a time where costs are high, and citied that other states have already begun taking steps to modernize their Cottage Food laws.
If the change occurs, all other safety measures and current rules within HB 4333 will still be required.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
