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Farm Exempt

Vegetables

Fresh farm vegetables. Selling direct to consumers in Maine.

LicenseNot required
Sale sitesFarm, stand, market
PackagingNo vacuum/MAP
FSMASize-based

What is covered

Covered by this path

  • Fresh whole vegetables

Needs a different path

  • Cut or vacuum packed vegetables
  • Value-added items

Three compliance steps

A

Confirm exemption

No license for fresh produce.

B

Avoid MAP

License needed otherwise.

C

Follow market rules

Check manager.

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
Fresh produceNo licenseDACF
MAPLicenseDACF QA&R

Frequently asked

Do I need a license?

Not for fresh produce, per DACF.

Printable checklist

Produce fresh
No MAP