Ok. Found out that the lady who wants me to do her cake is getting married in Newport, KY. Grrrrrr. I'm not supposed to sell cakes outside of Ohio.

So, what constitutes the sale? If her mom is the official client, and she pays for it, can I deliver the cake to Kentucky? In that case the "sale" or actual exchange of money for service rendered would occur in Ohio.

Or does the sale include the place the cake is consumed? After all, they could pick up the cake and transport it themselves. But they don't want to.

Another problem is that the couple currently live in Alabama. So if I can't even say "well, the bride lived here".

What do you think?

I don't want someone to decide to sue for whatever reason and have the court decide that I'm losing just because I sold the cake outside Ohio.

You know, she coulda told me she was getting married in Newport!

I know that if someone is having a pampered chef party everyone is charged the tax according to what county in Ohio the hostess lives. I guess because the sales happened at her house. Who knows. Anyway, I think you will be okay as long as the transaction took place in Ohio. I would go for it.

Does KY require bakers to be licensed or do they follow the cottage foods also? You may want to check with the venue where the reception is being held. They may not allow cakes brought in from an unlicensed baker. Good luck!

hmm that's a good thought. Never thought of that. So, ya do what she said. lol

Call the dept. of Agriculture and ask them to be on the safe side.