The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 154, seeks to amend chapter 417 of the general statutes to expand the sales opportunities for cottage food operations. Specifically, the bill authorizes these operations to sell their cottage food products at any farm store or cafe located within a twenty-mile radius of their private residential dwelling. This change aims to provide cottage food producers with greater access to local markets and enhance their ability to reach consumers.
The bill does not indicate any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that facilitates the sale of cottage food products at designated locations. By allowing sales at farm stores and cafes within a specified distance, the legislation supports small-scale food producers and promotes local food systems.