Palm Beach County food trucks require Florida DBPR Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license, PBC Health Department permit, and county business tax receipt. FL §509.102 preempts most local food truck regulation since 2020.
Florida Statute §509.102 (effective July 2020) preempts local regulation of food trucks beyond legitimate health and safety. Cities cannot require additional licenses, restrict hours, or limit locations beyond zoning. Required: FL DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants MFDV license ($347 annually), PBC Health Department plan review and inspection, PBC Business Tax Receipt ($30-$50), commissary agreement for water/waste. Operators may use DBPR license statewide. Catering on private property with owner consent generally allowed.
Operating without DBPR license: $500 fine plus FDA referral. No PBC BTR: $250 plus back taxes. Health code violation: closure until corrected.
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