Regular Route Vendor License and Inspection Process
A regular route Vendor License is required if an individual sells or offers to sell goods or services along a street on a repeating schedule, stopping only to dispense products, unless otherwise permitted by regulations under Chapter 47 of the Montgomery County Code.
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A zoning inspector will evaluate your application and site plan. Sidewalk vendors must not locate in or obstruct the travel lane of a public right-of way, the pedestrian area of the sidewalk or bike lanes at any time.
Hours of operation will be limited to the hours of 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. All sidewalk-vending carts must be removed along with all trash from the vending location daily. Loading and unloading of merchandise must comply with all traffic regulations and cannot exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
A copy of your State of Maryland business license, a copy of your registration thru the Department of Labor and Licensing and your operator ID.
No. Please check with these municipalities for more information.
The selling of prepared foods or pre-packaged food and beverages of any kind requires a Certified Food Service Managers ID Card and Inspection Report from the Licensure and Regulatory Services Section of the Department of Health and Human Services who can be reached at 240-777-3986.