Showing ordinances that apply to South Kensington, MD
South Kensington is an unincorporated community (population 8,829) in Montgomery County, Maryland. Because South Kensington is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Montgomery County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The food truck permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Montgomery County requires mobile food vendors to obtain a Mobile Vending License from the Department of Health and Human Services plus a county business license. Vehicles must pass health inspections and carry proper food handler certifications before operating anywhere in the county.
All mobile food vendors operating in Montgomery County must obtain a Mobile Vending License through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The license requires a commissary agreement with an approved food facility, proof of liability insurance, a current vehicle inspection, and a valid Montgomery County business license. Food handlers must hold ServSafe or equivalent certifications. Vendors must display their license prominently on the vehicle at all times. The county health inspector can conduct unannounced inspections. Permits must be renewed annually. Vendors also need approval from property owners or managers for private lots. On county property, vendors must follow the rules set by the Department of General Services or M-NCPPC for park locations.
Operating without a license can result in fines starting at $500. Health code violations may lead to immediate suspension of the vending license. Repeated violations can result in permanent revocation.
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