Pima County Health Department mobile food permit and Town business license required. ARS 9-485 limits excessive local restrictions on food vendors.
Food truck operators need multiple permits to operate in Oro Valley. A Pima County Health Department mobile food establishment permit is required and involves vehicle inspection for food handling, storage temperatures, handwashing facilities, and waste disposal. The Town of Oro Valley requires a business license for commercial activity within town limits. ARS 9-485 (passed 2016) prevents cities and towns from requiring a mobile food vendor to obtain a separate license or permit beyond what is needed for a brick-and-mortar restaurant, with exceptions for health and safety. Vendors must carry liability insurance. Operations on private property require written permission from the property owner. Fire extinguisher requirements apply per the Golder Ranch Fire District. The Pima County Health Department conducts routine inspections of mobile food units.
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