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This bill establishes a statewide mobile food vendor license, meaning that any person operating a mobile food unit, which is any movable vehicle or trailer used to sell food, will need a license from the state's department of health and senior services. This license will be valid across the entire state, preventing local authorities from prohibiting licensed vendors from operating within their jurisdictions as long as they comply with all other applicable state and local laws. The bill outlines the application process, requiring details about the vendor, their business, the food they plan to sell, and information about their mobile food unit, including its license number and proof of insurance. It also mandates health inspections for all mobile food units before a license can be issued, with the department categorizing vendors based on the complexity of food preparation and handling. The bill specifies that licenses are renewable annually and must be displayed publicly, and it also details grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, such as violating the law or providing false information. Importantly, this statewide license preempts any conflicting local ordinances, meaning local governments cannot require additional permits or impose inconsistent regulations on licensed mobile food vendors.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=3537631