What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Honey from your own hives
- Comb honey
- Honey sold direct to consumers
Needs a different path
- Blended or added-sugar honey labeled as pure
- Health claims
- Wholesale without a permitted facility
Three compliance steps
A
Check apiary rules
LDAF lists bees and beekeeping among its programs.
B
Label it
Product name, net weight, your name and address, and the required statement.
C
Track your cap
Keep sales under the general cap.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | Cottage exemption | LDH |
| Apiary | LDAF bee programs | LDAF |
| Label | Not-inspected statement | LDH |
| Sales tax | State exempt for groceries; local may apply | LDR |
FAQ
Can I sell infused honey?
Additions may change the category; confirm with LDH.
Do I register hives?
Check LDAF bees and beekeeping pages.
Checklist
- Apiary rules checked
- Label complete
- Net weight stated
- Cap tracked
- No health claims
- Tax checked