Wyoming: Unattended honesty stand?

Not addressed. The act doesn't mention unattended, self-serve or honor-system stands.

Wyoming: Sign up with the state?

No. No license or permit. The exemption covers sales under the act.

Wyoming: Food safety class?

Not addressed. The act doesn't mention a food safety class or training.

Wyoming: Kitchen inspection?

Sometimes. Exempt from inspection, but the health department can investigate foodborne illness.

Wyoming: Yearly sales limit

$250,000 a year. Gross revenue from food and drink products, plus a 250,000-product cap.

Wyoming: Foods that need a fridge?

Sometimes. Allowed, but meat is restricted; the act limits who may sell certain foods.

Wyoming: Take orders online?

Not addressed. The act doesn't address internet or message orders.

Wyoming: Ship or mail orders?

Not addressed. The act doesn't mention mail or delivery companies.

Wyoming: Sell through shops?

Sometimes. Shops can sell shelf-stable foods, eggs and dairy; other foods need the producer or an agent.

Cottage food law

Wyoming cottage food law

Wyoming's Food Freedom Act lets home kitchens sell homemade food directly to informed consumers with no license or permit, up to $250,000 in gross revenue a year. Sales must happen in Wyoming and cannot involve interstate commerce.

Checked against the law October 21, 2026

The rules at a glance

Wyoming Food Freedom Act

Unattended honesty stand?
Not addressed
The act doesn't mention unattended, self-serve or honor-system stands.
Sign up with the state?
No
No license or permit. The exemption covers sales under the act.
Source
- homemade food products produced, sold and consumed in compliance with the Wyoming Food Freedom Act shall be exempt from state licensure, permitting, inspection, packaging and labeling requirementsWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
Food safety class?
Not addressed
The act doesn't mention a food safety class or training.
Kitchen inspection?
Sometimes
Exempt from inspection, but the health department can investigate foodborne illness.
Source
- Nothing in this act shall be construed to impede the Wyoming department of health in any investigation of food borne illnessWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
Yearly sales limit
$250,000 a year
Gross revenue from food and drink products, plus a 250,000-product cap.
Source
- does not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) in gross revenue annually from the food and drink productsWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
- does not produce more than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) individual food or drink products annuallyWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
Foods that need a fridge?
Sometimes
Allowed, but meat is restricted; the act limits who may sell certain foods.
Source
- The seller of a homemade food item consisting of potentially hazardous food, except eggs and dairy products, shall be the producer of the item or a designated agent of the producerWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
- Not involve the sale of meat products, with the following exceptionsWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
Take orders online?
Not addressed
The act doesn't address internet or message orders.
Ship or mail orders?
Not addressed
The act doesn't mention mail or delivery companies.
Sell through shops?
Sometimes
Shops can sell shelf-stable foods, eggs and dairy; other foods need the producer or an agent.
Source
- The seller of eggs, dairy products or a homemade food product consisting of non-potentially hazardous food may be the producer of the item, a designated agent of the producer or a third party vendor including a retail shop or grocery store as long as the sale is made in compliance with this actWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)
- The seller of a homemade food item consisting of potentially hazardous food, except eggs and dairy products, shall be the producer of the item or a designated agent of the producerWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)

What goes on the label

Required wording

this food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens

Required for shelf-stable foods and dairy sold at a retail shop or grocery.

Source

shall be clearly and prominently labeled with "this food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens"Wyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)

The label also shows

Direct sales need no label. Retail food must carry the statement above.

Source

homemade food products produced, sold and consumed in compliance with the Wyoming Food Freedom Act shall be exempt from state licensure, permitting, inspection, packaging and labeling requirementsWyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)

Before your first sale

This is general information, not legal advice. Check with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) before you sell, and again if you add a new food or a new way of selling.

We check these sources every month and update this page when they change.

Wyoming Food Freedom Act, W.S. 11-49-101 through 11-49-104 (Wyoming Department of Agriculture PDF)

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