2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Montgomery County requires mobile food vendors to obtain a Mobile Vending License from the Department of Health and Human Services plus a county business license. Vehicles must pass health inspections and carry proper food handler certifications before operating anywhere in the county.
Montgomery County designates specific vending zones for food trucks, particularly around transit hubs, commercial districts, and county parks managed by M-NCPPC. Residential streets are generally off-limits unless tied to a permitted special event or farmers market.
3 cities in Montgomery County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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