§ 89.07 Licenses and Badges.
RCNY § 89.07
(a)License required. No person shall operate a mobile food vending unit in any public, private or restricted space without having first obtained a license issued by the Commissioner. A new or renewal license shall be issued when a complete application and all documentation required by this Code and other applicable law have been submitted, and the Commissioner has determined that the applicant is eligible to hold such license.
(b)Food protection course. No mobile food vendor license shall be issued to any person unless such person submits proof satisfactory to the Department that he or she has successfully completed a food protection course in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code Article 81.
(c)Charitable organization volunteers. Volunteers for charitable organizations operating mobile food vending units that distribute food free of charge shall not be required to hold a mobile food vendor license, but shall be required to present proof prior to vending, of satisfactory completion of a food protection course approved by the Department.
(d)Documentation required. No person shall operate any mobile food vending unit unless the badge issued to such person by the Department is conspicuously displayed on his or her outer clothing, and is carrying both the original food vendor license issued to such person and the original mobile food vending unit permit documents. Such license and permit shall be exhibited upon demand to any police officer, Department employee or agent, or other authorized officer, employee or agent of the City. Until the permit document is received by the permittee, the operator of the mobile food vending unit shall have in his or her possession the original pre-permit inspection report of the Department, indicating that a permit has been approved for issuance to the permittee.
