Atlanta regulates food trucks under City Code Chapter 30 (Businesses) and through the Fulton County Board of Health. Food truck operators must obtain a City of Atlanta Mobile Food Vendor License, a Fulton County Health Permit, and a Georgia sales tax registration. The city has embraced food truck culture with designated vending zones and food truck parks.
Food truck operators must apply for a Mobile Food Vendor License from the City of Atlanta. Requirements include a Fulton County Board of Health food service permit, valid Georgia business license, proof of liability insurance, fire extinguisher certification, and vehicle registration. Trucks must pass a health inspection before operating. Operators must maintain a minimum distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants (typically 500 feet from the same type of food establishment). Trucks may not operate in the same location for more than 4 consecutive hours without moving. Food trucks must carry a copy of all permits and make them available for inspection. The city permits food truck gatherings in designated areas and has established food truck parks.
Operating without a Mobile Food Vendor License is a misdemeanor carrying fines of $500 to $1,000. Health code violations are enforced by Fulton County with penalties including suspension of the health permit. Operating within the restricted distance from restaurants may result in citations. Repeat violations can lead to license revocation.
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