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EXHIBIT D Cottage food operations are defined by this State law' as follows: "Cottage food operation" means an enterprise that has not more than the amount in gross annual sales that is specified in this subdivision, is operated by a cottage food operator, and has not more than one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, not including a family member or household member of the cottage food operator, within the registered or permitted area of a private home where the cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products are prepared or packaged for direct, indirect, or direct and indirect sale to consumers pursuant to this part. In 2013, the enterprise shall not have more than thirty-five thousand dollar ($35, 000) in gross annual sales in the calendar year. In 2014, the enterprise shall not have more than forty-five thousand dollars ($45, 000) in gross annual sales in the calendar year. Commencing in 2015, and each subsequent year thereafter, the enterprise shall not have more than fifty thousand dollars ($50, 000) in gross annual sales in the calendar year. ... Other relevant State law definitions include:2 Cottage food operator is "an individual who operates a cottage food operation in his or her private home and is the owner of the cottage food operation" . Private home is "a dwelling, including an apartment or other leased space, where individuals reside. " Cottage food employee "means an individual, paid or volunteer, who is involved in the preparation, packaging, handling, and storage of a cottage food product, or otherwise works for the cottage food operation. An employee does not include an immediate family member or household member of the cottage food operator." Cottage food products "means nonpotentially hazardous foods, including foods described in Section 114365.5 and that are prepared for sale in the kitchen of a cottage food operation." With Health and Safety Code §114365.5 stating: "Foods and food products allowed to be produced at cottage food operations includes, but is not limited to "nonpotentially hazardous foods" described as: (1) Baked goods without cream, custard, or meat fillings, such as breads, biscuits, churros, cookies, pastries, and tortillas. (2) Candy, such as brittle and toffee. (3) Chocolate-covered nonperishable foods, such as nuts and dried fruit. (4) Dried fruit. (5) Dried pasta. (6) Dry baking mixes. 'Health & Safety Code §113758(a) (by AB 1616 Section 7). 2 Health & Safety Code §113758(b) (by AB 1616 Section 7). 1