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title: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-477. Construction.
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# O.C.G.A. § 26-2-477. Construction.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to:

(1) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable federal law, including, but not limited to, any federal law prohibiting the sale of certain food items in interstate commerce;

(2) Preclude the production or sale of food items otherwise allowed by federal, state, or local law;

(3) Preclude the sale of live animals or portions of live animals before slaughter for future delivery;

(4) Amend or otherwise alter any rule or regulation related to other goods and services provided where cottage food items are produced or sold;

(5) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable tax law;

(6) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable fishing or hunting law; or

(7) Exempt a cottage food operator or seller from any applicable law of another state.

## History

Code 1981, § 26-2-477, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 582, § 1/HB 398, effective July 1, 2025.