§ 8-682. Mobile food preparation vehicles authorized; permit requirements and fees.

(a)

Notwithstanding § 8-186 of this code, the operation of mobile food preparation vehicles is permitted if the owner of such vehicles complies with and meets all requirements of state law, and the regulations established by this article that are applicable to such operation.

(b)

No person shall engage in the business of operating a mobile food preparation vehicle without first having obtained a permit for each vehicle from the county health department and complying with all regulations for such businesses established by this state. The application for a permit shall be accompanied by a $150.00 application fee for each mobile food preparation vehicle. A permit may be renewed annually upon payment of a $150.00 renewal fee for each such vehicle.

(c)

A mobile food preparation vehicle permit shall be issued to a mobile food preparation vendor if the following conditions are met:

(1)

The vehicle shall be specifically designed for operation as a mobile food preparation vehicle as such term is defined by this article.

(2)

The mobile food preparation vendor shall not engage in the operation of a mobile food preparation vehicle without first having obtained a permit in accordance with this article and a written commissary agreement, if such an agreement is required by the county health department.

(3)

The mobile food preparation vendor shall display the business name, and state and local permit numbers, with letters and numbers at least three inches in height, in a prominent and visible location on the vehicle.

(4)

All current permits shall be posted in a conspicuous manner in compliance with the state law.

(5)

The driver of the mobile food preparation vehicle shall have a current state driver's license, current auto insurance, which shall include liability insurance, and current vehicle registration, as required by state law.

(6)

The mobile food preparation vehicle shall only be operated in locations where the operation of motorized vehicles is permitted under local zoning ordinances.

(7)

The vehicles shall possess an adequate supply of safe, sanitary water from an approved source.

(8)

All plumbing shall be sized, installed and maintained in accordance with applicable plumbing laws, so as to carry adequate quantities of water to required locations in the vehicle to prevent contamination of the water supply, and so that it does not constitute a source of contamination of food, equipment or utensils or create an unsanitary condition or nuisance.

(Ord. No. 411, § 2, 1-23-2012)

State law reference

Licenses and permits required for hotels, food service establishments, and public swimming pools, T.C.A., § 68-14-305.