Fall River, MA Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Sidewalk & Mobile Vending (2026)
Key Facts
- License issued by
- City Clerk
- Minimum sidewalk width
- 7 feet clear
- Liability insurance required
- $500,000
- License term
- May 1 – April 30
Summary
Fall River requires anyone hawking or peddling goods on foot, by pushcart, or by vehicle to obtain a license from the City Clerk, register with the state's Division of Standards, and get sidewalk locations pre-approved by the Division of Engineering.
No person shall sell, barter, carry for sale or barter, or expose therefor, or provide any goods, wares, or merchandise under this article without first obtaining a hawkers and peddlers license from the licensing authority; nor shall any person employ, direct, or otherwise cause any other person to sell, barter, carry for sale or barter, or expose therefor, or provide any goods, wares, or merchandise under this article without first obtaining a hawkers and peddlers license.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4739915; v14 updated 2025-12-23; through 12-23-2025).
Full Breakdown
No one may sell, barter, or expose goods for sale under this article without a hawkers and peddlers license from the City Clerk's office. Applicants file the vendor's contact information, business details, items sold, and two alternative sidewalk locations, plus proof that scales and measuring devices have been inspected. The Division of Engineering must approve the site, rejecting any sidewalk narrower than seven feet with a 36-inch path of travel. Licensees carry $500,000 liability coverage naming the City as additional insured, wear an assigned badge, and display a numbered plate on any cart or vehicle. Licenses run May 1 to April 30 and cannot be transferred.
Violations & Fines
Violators face the general penalty under §1-15 or arrest under MGL c. 101, §32; the City can suspend a license up to five days or revoke it after a hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Fall River license if the state already licensed me?
Can the City reject my chosen selling spot?
Sources & Official References
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