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Vending Regulations
Licensed mobile food operators may vend out of their food cart, food truck or base/commissary kitchen. Please consult with the city/town/village(s) regarding where you do business to confirm the current rules on parking, portable signs (sandwich boards), and other requirements regarding operating in the right-of-way. Also be aware of crowd and social distancing rules in place under Special Order #12.
Emergency Order #12, Essential Services & Operations, pg 10-11
- Gov. Evers Emergency Order 12: Safer at Home Order
- Orden de Emergencia 12: Orden Mas Seguro en Casa
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Licensed Food Cart & Food Truck Vendor Requirements
Licenses must be active and in good standing. Vendors must abide by all currently applicable safe food practices. These rules include:
- Only take-out, counter order or delivery service may be provided.
- No seating may be provided on premises, indoors or outdoors.
- Food and drink may not be consumed on the premises, either indoors or outdoors
- Self-service operations of salad bars, beverage stations, and buffets are prohibited.
- Customers are prohibited from self-dispensing any unpackaged food or beverage.
- Carryout sales of alcohol beverages are allowed if permitted by state law and municipal ordinance.
- Delivery of alcoholic beverages to retail customers is prohibited.
