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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Plymouth County, MA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Plymouth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Food Truck Permits

A food truck working Plymouth County needs two clearances: a state hawker and pedler license issued by the Division of Standards under MGL c.101 §22, and a mobile food permit from the Board of Health in each town where it sells.

Plymouth County Food Truck Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

MGL c.101, §22

The deputy director may grant a license to go about carrying for sale or barter, exposing therefor and selling or bartering any goods, wares or merchandise, the sale of which is not prohibited by section 16

Vending Zones

Where a food truck may park and sell is set by each town, not the county. A state-licensed hawker and pedler is subject to local rules under MGL c.101 §22, so Plymouth County towns designate vending locations and hours through local regulation.

Plymouth County Food Truck Vending Zone Rules

Some Restrictions

MGL c.101, §22

A hawker or peddler licensed under this section shall be subject to such local rules and regulations as may be made in a city by the mayor and city council and in a town by the board of selectmen.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Plymouth County

1 cities in Plymouth 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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