HI SB379

Requires cottage food operators producing non-potentially hazardous foods in home or farm kitchens for direct sale to consumers to obtain a permit from the Department of Health with a $25 application fee.

Defines cottage food operations as enterprises producing non-potentially hazardous foods in private home kitchens or farm kitchens for direct sales only, excluding third-party retail distribution.

Mandates labeling requirements including "Made in a Home or Farm Kitchen" and "Not inspected by the Department of Health" in at least 12-point type, plus allergen information and ingredient lists.

Establishes an approved cottage food products list including baked goods, dried fruits, jams, nuts, candy, mochi, poi, fermented foods, and 28 other non-potentially hazardous food categories.

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for food establishment permits and authorizes them to issue permits notwithstanding chapter 46 restrictions; Part I takes effect July 1, 2015, and repeals upon adoption of department rules.