Purpose of this chapter.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement chapter 69.22 RCW by establishing rules relating to the: (1) Issuance of permits regulating the production of cottage food products to be sold directly to the ultimate consumer. (2) Conditions under which cottage food products identified in this chapter are prepared, stored and sold. These rules are generally patterned after those established by the state under chapters 16-165 and 16-167 WAC but are tailored specifically to home kitchens. [Statutory Authority: RCW 69.22.020 , 69.22.030 , 69.22.050 , and 2023 c 352. WSR 24-01-031, § 16-149-010, filed 12/11/23, effective 1/11/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.22.020 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 12-12-016, § 16-149-010, filed 5/24/12, effective 6/24/12.]