Montana requires all mobile food establishments to obtain state retail food licenses through the Department of Public Health. Local jurisdictions cannot waive state food safety inspections or licensure.
MCA Title 50, Chapter 50 (Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics) and ARM 37.110 require mobile food units to obtain a retail food establishment license issued by the Montana DPHHS or delegated local health department. Operators must pass plan review, demonstrate handwashing facilities, mechanical refrigeration, and approved water and wastewater handling. Licenses must be renewed annually. The Montana Food Code (based on FDA Food Code) applies uniformly. While cities may add zoning, vending location, and time-of-day restrictions, they cannot exempt operators from state licensing or food safety inspections.
Operating without a state license violates MCA 50-50-201 with closure orders, fines up to $500 per day, and potential misdemeanor charges for repeat offenders.
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