Bill > H2555

This bill adds a new section to Massachusetts law (Chapter 94) specifically addressing food truck licensing, establishing a comprehensive framework for mobile food establishments. The bill defines a "mobile food establishment" as a vehicle-mounted food service operation designed to be easily movable, such as a food truck, used for storing, preparing, displaying, serving, or selling food. The Food Protection Program will be the sole authority responsible for issuing licenses for these mobile food establishments and will develop comprehensive rules and regulations governing their operation. These regulations will include mandatory fire department inspections in the municipality where the food truck has its mailing address, and will allow local towns and municipalities to charge fees for food trucks operating within their jurisdictions. By creating this new section of law, the bill aims to standardize and regulate food truck operations across the state, ensuring public safety and providing a clear legal framework for mobile food businesses.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2555