Do I need a license to sell honey?

[ram]

I was wondering if I needed a license to sell excess honey as a hobbyst?

[markmaster]

My town's attorney (I asked him the same question at church a few months ago) said "no", as long as I don't advertise myself as a business. Laws differ from state to state, though, and I hear that the Feds are looking at some type of regulation (a polite word for unnecessary interference with the contents of my wallet) ......

[jbford]

If you can't find anything specific, Google search. See if your state's Agri Extension Agency has an Extension apiculturist. Surely they do; even poor little Arkansas does and he had the answers when I asked about sales and labels. (Here a hobbyist can sell up to 500# and be exempt from Health Dept. rules)

If you sell any honey, look into getting a hobby farmer or similar insurance rider to give you some lawsuit protection. (about $40/yr)

[ram]

Thanks, I will check to find out how to get in touch with him.
I have a general umbrella policy that I was counting on covering any liabilitys.

[Brent Bean]

In Michigan you don’t need a food license if you sell honey from your home. The only requirement is you have to label the bottles with a name and contact information like a phone number or location and the weigh. And you cannot buy someone else’s honey and put your label on the bottle.