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jlcalvert Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 10:57pm
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Hi everyone,
Just a quick question. I live in Louisiana and am a hobby baker. Most people at my daughters school know I bake cakes for family. However, today a lady asked me to make a cake for her daughters birthday. If I did I would only charge her for the ingredients. Is this ok?

Thanks

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mariacakestoo Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:06pm
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Sorry, you shouldn't have said anything. The authorites have been notified, and are on their way. It's like Minority Report, for cake.

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traci_doodle Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:07pm
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http://homebasedbaking.com/knowledgebase/rules-regulations/louisiana/#axzz1ZNyTNlE6

I think it's illegal to even charge for ingredients if you're not licensed, but that doesn't mean that people don't do it. If you do decide to charge, I would be very upfront with the fact you are not licensed.

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Navyempress Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:08pm
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If in doubt, don't. If you need to ask, just don't do it.

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kakeladi Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:09pm
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I don't know the law(s) in you state, county, city. They can vary widely. There are many,many of us who started this way.
If/When you figure up the amount to charge her, do include *everything* used, board, boxs, dowels, mix, sugar, etc, etc, etc.
Yesterday I drove some 30 miles to a 'bakery' that was advertised on the 'net. It was a private home! No, I didnt go to the door......I was very dissapointed and drove on. What a waste of gas icon_sad.gif

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Kellbella Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:23pm
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Originally Posted by mariacakestoo

Sorry, you shouldn't have said anything. The authorites have been notified, and are on their way. It's like Minority Report, for cake.




LOL icon_lol.gificon_lol.gificon_lol.gif Grab your Kitchenaid and run!

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jlcalvert Posted 29 Sep 2011 , 11:33pm
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Originally Posted by Kellbella

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Originally Posted by mariacakestoo

Sorry, you shouldn't have said anything. The authorites have been notified, and are on their way. It's like Minority Report, for cake.



LOL icon_lol.gificon_lol.gificon_lol.gif Grab your Kitchenaid and run!





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