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Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Program

Mendocino County

Summary

The county could opt into a state program allowing residents to legally run small food businesses from their home kitchens. If the board approves, staff will draft a local ordinance and permitting process.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The agenda does not state program costs, though the county would take on permitting and enforcement work.

✅Who benefits

Home cooks and aspiring small food entrepreneurs who could legally sell meals to neighbors.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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