Wyoming Statewide Rule

Wyoming Mobile Food Establishment Licensing Standards

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Wyoming (2026)

Key Facts

Agency: WY Dept of Agriculture, CHS
Code basis: FDA Food Code
Rule: Wyoming Food Safety Rule
Local health programs: Six jurisdictions license locally
Local layer: Zoning and business permits

Last verified: August 21, 2026Source: Wyoming Department of Agriculture

Summary

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services licenses mobile food establishments under the state food safety code. State licensing applies statewide, while municipalities handle additional zoning and vending permits.

(a) Any person processing, distributing, storing or preparing any food for sale shall obtain a license from the department of agriculture or a local health department. The license is not transferable, shall be renewed on an annual basis and shall be prominently displayed in the establishment. No food establishment shall serve, hold for sale or sell food to the public without a valid license.

Source: Wyoming Department of AgricultureView official code

Full Breakdown

Mobile food establishments, including food trucks, must be licensed by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services (CHS) under the Wyoming Food Safety Rule, which adopts the FDA Food Code. Six local jurisdictions - Laramie County, Natrona County, Teton County, Sweetwater County, Sublette County, and the City of Laramie - run their own health programs and license trucks operating there; elsewhere the state CHS office issues the license. Rules cover construction, water and waste, temperature control, employee health, and commissary requirements. Cities and counties may add business licenses, vending-zone limits, and parking rules but cannot waive state food-safety standards.

Violations & Penalties

Operating without a state mobile food license, violating Food Safety Rule provisions, or refusing inspection can result in license suspension, fines, and food embargo orders by the Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who licenses food trucks in Wyoming?

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services licenses mobile food establishments statewide under the Wyoming Food Safety Rule, which adopts FDA Food Code standards.

Do I also need a city permit?

Often yes. Cities and counties can require business licenses, vending zone permits, parking, and event-specific approvals on top of the required state mobile food license.

What about commissary requirements?

State rules require most mobile units to operate from an approved commissary for water, waste, food prep, and storage. Self-contained units may qualify for limited menus.

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