San Rafael regulates taxicabs (§10.60.020-110) and massage therapy (§10.90.020-110) as licensed businesses. Mobile food vending requires a San Rafael business license under §10.04.210 plus a Marin County Environmental Health Mobile Food Facility (MFF) permit.
Brick-and-mortar restaurants comply with the California Retail Food Code via the County Health Department. Food trucks need a current MFF, a commissary agreement, and the city business license. Operating without these is a §10.04.210 violation. Some city events require additional permits and parking site approval.
Operating without a business license under §10.04.210: $100/$410 infraction or $500/$2,050 misdemeanor.
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