For All NJ Residents

For those of you that don't know, it is currently illegal in NJ to sell home-baked goods.  Like TX (much thanks to Kelley for all her help!!), FL, CA, WA State, IL, and I'm sure there are probably a few others out there, NJ Home Bakers are working hard to have their state pass a bill that will legalize the sale of home-baked goods.  If you're not sure about your state, a good way to find out is from a cake-based website (such as this one) and/or a Google search. 

Back in 2009, a friend and I decided we wanted to do something about the lack of a Cottage Food Law in NJ and did manage to get a bill introduced which, unfortunately, eventually died in Committee.  This time around, we have another bill (actually it's basically the same bill with a new number) in Senate and we're expecting a companion bill in the Assembly next month or June.  I did a bit of research and received a lot of help and information from Kelley of Texas and I'm very hopeful that with all the other states that are working to pass similar bills, and those that have recently had bills signed into law or are about to (Michigan and Arizona, respectively), that our legislators will realize this is a good thing for constituents and the state as a whole.  Please, if you haven't done so already, write to your legislators and let them know that you want this.  We need your help and support.  Thanks.

www.facebook.com/NJHomeBakersBill for information

-Grace DeStefano

New Jersey Home Baker