Food trucks in Prior Lake require both a Minnesota Department of Health/Agriculture license and a city Transient Merchant or Mobile Food Vendor license. Operation in public right-of-way and city parks requires additional authorization.
Mobile food units in Minnesota are licensed by the MN Department of Agriculture (Mobile Food Unit License under Minn. Stat. Sec. 28A) or the MN Department of Health depending on operation. Prior Lake additionally requires Transient Merchant or Mobile Food Vendor license under Chapter 4 - application includes proof of state license, insurance, food handler certification, vehicle license, and zoning compliance verification. Operation on private property requires the owner's permission and may require zoning review. Operation in public parks or right-of-way is generally restricted to permitted special events. Pop-up vendor operations during city events follow event-specific rules.
Operating without required licenses is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per day. The state can also pursue food safety enforcement.
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