Folsom food trucks must hold a Sacramento County Environmental Management permit, a California seller's permit, a Folsom business license, and comply with SB 946 sidewalk vending protections where applicable. Location and time restrictions apply in residential zones.
Mobile Food Facilities (MFFs) operating in Folsom must be permitted by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department under the California Retail Food Code. Operators also need a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permit and a Folsom business license from City Hall. SB 946 (2018) decriminalizes sidewalk vending and limits the kinds of restrictions Folsom can place on sidewalk food vendors; trucks on streets or private property still follow zoning rules. Food trucks operating on private property typically require property owner permission and compliance with parking, setback, and hours-of-operation conditions. Folsom generally restricts truck operations in residential zones to short durations (ice-cream truck model) and allows longer dwell times in commercial and industrial zones. Special events like Folsom Live require separate event permits.
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