Congratulations to all of you Michigan Decorators! I am so jealous, (but still very happy for all of you)

Says you have to have a label on your product stating that it was made in an uninspected home kitchen. How does this affect people that are making any delivering wedding cakes? I've never delivered a wedding cake...packaged before.

I'm very happy for those this is going to help. I just know that I need to plan if it is going to affect my business. I'm a licensed decorator with huge overhead...most of my business is wedding cakes and I'm curious how this will affect my business.

Can't seem to find a copy of the Bill for the details, just news stories. Would love to know what the bill entails.

Here is a link to the bill.

http://legislature.mi.gov/(S(rn041g553fjxw3bhsccrig45))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectName=2009-HB-5280

That is so awesome!!! Must be great to live in a state where a politician actually has common sense..... Congrats!

Jaimemelt~
Thank you for the link, I really appreciate it. I googled it and couldn't seem to locate it... thanks again!

I had posted it this morning about 8...was so excited i had to tell someone

YEAH!!!!!!!!!
Here's the part that I think we were all looking for:
The People of the State of Michigan enact:

Sec. 4101. (1) Except as provided in sections 4102 and 4105, a person shall not operate a food establishment unless licensed by the department as a food establishment.

(2) Separate areas for food service or preparation located in 1 building and actively operated under 1 management are considered to be 1 food establishment and only 1 license is required. The director may require separate licenses for these areas if managed separately even though under the same owner.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a city, county, or other local unit of government shall not adopt or enforce licensing ordinances or regulations for persons regulated under this act.

Sec. 4102. (1) A cottage food operation is exempt from the licensing and evaluation provisions of this act. This exemption does not include an exemption from the adulteration and other standards imposed in this section or under this act, or both, and does not limit the ability of the department to take appropriate enforcement action for applicable violations as described in section 5101. This subsection does not require a cottage food operation to meet the standards contained in 21 CFR 110 or the 2005 federal food code, or both.

(2) Cottage food products shall be prepackaged and properly labeled prior to sale.

(3) At a minimum, a cottage food operation shall place on the label of any food it produces or packages the following information:

(a) The name and address of the business of the cottage food operation.

(b) The name of the cottage food product.

(c) The ingredients of the cottage food product, in descending order of predominance by weight.

(d) The net weight or net volume of the cottage food product.

(e) Allergen labeling as specified by federal labeling requirements.

(f) If any nutritional claim is made, appropriate labeling as specified by federal labeling requirements.

(g) The following statement printed in at least the equivalent of 11-point font size in a color that provides a clear contrast to the background: Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan department of agriculture.

(4) Cottage food products may be sold directly from the cottage food operation to the consumer only, and not by internet or mail order. Sales by consignment or at wholesale are prohibited.

(5) The gross sales of cottage food products shall not exceed $15,000.00 annually. The determination of the $15,000.00 annual gross sales shall be computed on the basis of the amount of gross sales within or at a particular domestic residence and shall not be computed on a per-person basis within or at that domestic residence. The department may request in writing documentation to verify the annual gross sales figure.

(6) Cottage food products shall be stored only in the primary domestic residence.

(7) An exemption under this section does not affect the application of any other state or federal laws or any applicable ordinances enacted by any local unit of government.

Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5837 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.

This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Secretary of the Senate

Approved

Congrat's Michigan Cakers!
Great news!
Jodi

Here is a link from the Michigan Department of Agriculture on Frequently Asked Questions:
http://michigan.gov/documents/mda/MDA-CFFAQ-MASTER_327558_7.pdf

Hopefully this answers some of people's questions.

Yeah Michigan!!!

Congratulations Michigan bakers!! I'm going to forward a copy of the Michigan bill to my state representatives in Minnesota and ask that we no longer be restricted. Doubt that it will help, but if this happens in a few more states, maybe the more restrictive states will take notice.

Thank you to those who shared this very useful information!

I am so excited, I never really thought it would go through. Now I actually have a chance to make money. I just couldn't afford risking so much money for investing to start a business before, having to have a separate building or kitchen etc. I have a 5 year old and 4 year old and if I pay day care it costs more than I would bring home...not worth it. Now at least I can contribute something to my family. With so many people unemployed here I think this is a wonderful thing.

Yay!!!

Sarah

I just found out about this. It's so exciting!!!

I am soo happy about the new law...I cried tears of joy. Not sure about packing and label or weight. Praise the Lord!!

Yes!!! I'm too excited. I've been in the middle of writting a proposal to rent my church's kitchen for about a month now. Now, I don't need it! Yes!

I am so excited tooo everyone. I think Gracie Ann Said it best "Praise The Lord".

OMG! I am so excited about this. Just yesterday I met a friend at Biggby's for a cup of coffee. I took her a cupcake to try. I got there before she did and when the owner saw me holding the cupcake, he thanked me for bringing it for him...hahahaha. I ended up letting them have it and they oooo'd and awww'd. I asked for a business card, and while I had one, I was reluctant on giving it out b/c it's illegal to bake and sell from yur home. I went on to explain and one of the girls behind the counter mentioned she heard about this law just being passed. Well, he invited me to sell my cupcakes at his booth at the opening of Paw in the Park in our city. I did a search tonight when I got home and was so pleased to read that article. I immediately came on CC to see what else has been said incase I read the article wrong....NOPE! I can sell my cake and cupcakes without getting fined. I'm so excited. I called the owner and told him I would love to sell my cakes at his booth. How exciting! Congrats all you Michigan based home bakers!