Okay, that second title is bit on the long side. The irony is that in our humble little Fairfax County, youth athletic association concessions stands may, in fact, sell home baked goodies, which, if carried down the street and given to a homeless shelter, would have to be thrown away. The exception allowing baked goods as fundraisers is an understandable reflection of democratically mandated regulatory flexibility. The newly discovered focus on pinched regulation of charitable endeavors is a frankly bizarre offspring of the nanny state.

To confirm for yourself that the County is “divergent” (see “Twelve Monkeys”) regarding the dangers of distributing baked goods, see the Food Code section of the County Ordinance ARTICLE 6. Youth Athletic Concession Stands, Section 43.1-6-1.