Cobb County requires mobile food vendors to hold a Cobb Business License (Ch. 90), Cobb & Douglas Public Health mobile food service permit, and food handler cards. Annual license ~$100+; Health permit requires vehicle inspection.
Operating a food truck in unincorporated Cobb County requires: (1) a Cobb County occupation tax certificate under Code Ch. 90 issued by the Business License Division (770-528-8410), base fee roughly $100 plus gross-receipts portion; (2) a Mobile Food Service Permit from Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department (770-435-7815), requiring vehicle inspection, commissary agreement, handwashing/dishwashing facilities, and ANSI-accredited food-handler certification; (3) a current Georgia driver's license and vehicle registration; and (4) commercial general liability insurance. Fire Marshal inspection is required for trucks with propane or cooking equipment. Cobb County Code §90 also requires payment of hotel-motel and sales tax where applicable. Operating in Cobb's cities (Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth) requires additional city permits.
No license: $500–$1,000 plus possible impoundment under Ch. 90. Health permit violation: closure by Public Health. Operating during Fire Marshal stop: $1,000+ plus shutdown.
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