Yes, you may report direct selling like Mary Kay as a hobby, as long as you have no more expenses than you do income.
And, yes, you should dispose of the business you reported on Schedule C. You may report that you stopped doing business at the end of last year.
Be aware, however, that if you report the activity as a hobby this year, the IRS may look back at prior years and disallow any losses you took. If you reported only gains in prior years, this may not be an issue.
For more info, see "When
the IRS Classifies Your Business As a Hobby"
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