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DPS/Licenses - Site Specific Vendor

WHEN IS A SITE-SPECIFIC VENDOR'S LICENSE NECESSARY?

A site-specific vendor's license is required if an individual sells or offers to sell goods or services from a stationary location.

WHAT IS THE SITE-SPECIFIC VENDOR APPLICATION PROCESS?

A completed "Application For Vendor/Operator" to DPS must be submitted, along with a scaled site plan indicating where the vendor is to be located.

A valid driver's license is required to process the application.

If a site is located on private property, a letter allowing use of the property for vending is required. Only zoning categories which permit the commercial use proposed on the application may be occupied by the vendor.

If the site is located in the public right-of-way, the vendor must submit an application for and be approved as a Certified Agricultural Producer. (See Certification for Agricultural Producers for requirements.)

The selling of prepared foods or prepackaged food and beverages of any kind requires a Food Service Permit from the Licensure and Regulatory Services Section of the Department of Health and Human Services (240) 777-3986.

WHAT WILL A SITE-SPECIFIC VENDOR'S LICENSE COST?

The fees below include the license fee, application fee, site-review fee, and one operator fee for vendors on private property. Each fee includes the fee plus a 10% automation fee.

  1. ONE YEAR
    Base Fee 10% Total
    1. One year Base Rate $295.00 + $29.50 = $324.50
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    4. Site Fee $76.00 + $7.60 =   $83.60
    $491.70
  2. SIXTY DAY
    1. Sixty Day Base Rate $190.00 + $19.00 = $209.00
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    4. Site Fee $76.00 + $7.60 =   $83.60
    $376.20
  3. ONE DAY
    1. One Day Base Rate $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    2. Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    3. Operator Fee (each) $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
    4. Site Fee $76.00 + $7.60 =   $83.60
    $209.00

The fees below include the license fee, application fee, site-review fee, and one operator fee for Certified Agricultural Producers.

One-year license:
Base Fee 10% Total
Base Rate $76.00 + $7.60 = $83.60
Application Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
Site Review Fee $38.00 + $3.80 = $41.80
Operator Permit Fee(each) $16.00 + $1.60 =   $17.60
$184.80

An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is included on the cost(s) listed above.

WHEN WILL THE SITE-SPECIFIC LICENSE BE READY FOR PICK-UP?

Normally, a site-specific license can be issued within two business days from the date of application. The Department of Permitting Services reserves the right to delay issuance of license if application requirements are not met or further information is required.

WHAT IS A FUTURE-DELIVERY "VENDOR"?

A future-delivery vendor solicits orders for goods or services which will be delivered at a later time. A $1,305.00 surety bond must be posted in conjunction with this license application.


SITE-SPECIFIC VENDOR'S LICENSE PROCESS AT A GLANCE

Last edited: 7/11/2008