Vending equipment permit required per CMC Chapter 8.28. Annual permit for each vehicle/conveyance. SD County DEH mobile food facility permit also required. Insurance required.
CMC Ch. 8.28 (Vending and Soliciting): vending equipment permit required for each vehicle/conveyance, valid 1 calendar year. SD County DEH mobile food facility permit and city business license also required. Insurance (commercial general liability, auto, workers comp) required. Food trucks: max 60 min in one spot, max 25 mph speed limit roads.
Code Enforcement: 442-339-2703. Finance: 442-339-2495.
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