AL SB352

Exempts cottage food production operations from requiring a food service permit and county health department regulation if they produce baked goods, canned jams/jellies, or dried herbs with annual gross income of $50,000 or less and sell only directly to consumers.

Defines "cottage food production operation" as a person operating from their primary residence with a residential kitchen who meets all specified requirements including the $50,000 annual income cap.

Requires the State Department of Public Health to promulgate rules mandating that all baked goods, jams, jellies, and dried herbs sold by cottage food operations display labels including the operation's name, address, and a statement that the food is not inspected by the state or local health department.

Prohibits cottage food production operations from selling baked goods, jams, jellies, or dried herbs and herb mixes over the Internet.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.