The California Homemade Food Act is a law that legalizes the manufacture and sale of certain homemade food products. Introduced as billAB1616, the California Homemade Food Act was signed by Governor Jerry Brown and became law effective January 1, 2013. The California Homemade Food Act also relaxes many zoning restrictions for CFOs, since traditional bakeries would not be allowed to operate out of a residential area. Nevertheless, Cottage Food Operations will still have to apply for a permit from the County Department of Health and follow numerous other regulations set under the law.