Part II – Licensing

designate various classes of licenses to be issued; and

for each class of license, specify:

the volume and types of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in a proposed vending location or area;

the proximity to a proposed vending location or area of schools, religious institutions, parks, and residences;

the number of licenses issued to the same person;

the impact of street vending activities on the health, safety, and general welfare of the public; and

comments from area schools, businesses, institutions, and residents.

Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department may determine the size, shape, design, and dimensions of any container, conveyance, sign, table, chair, other appurtenance, or vendor vehicle to be used in connection with a license issued under this subtitle.

The Department may not issue a new or renewal license for a mobile vendor to operate out of any vehicle with a total operating space that is longer than 25 feet, including any generator, hitch, trailer, or other motor vehicle attachment.

the applicant’s name and address;

the applicant’s age;

the type of merchandise or service for which the license is sought;

the location or area for which the license is sought;

for the sale of any food product, evidence that the applicant has obtained the appropriate license from the Health Department; and

any other information that the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing requires.

The application must be signed and verified before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.

If the application is by a sole proprietorship, it must be signed by the owner; if by a partnership, it must be signed by an authorized partner; or, if by a corporation, limited liability company, or similar entity, it must be signed by an authorized officer.

Before a license expires, the street vendor may renew it for an additional 1-year term.

A renewal application must be:

The term of a temporary license is 4 days.

A temporary license may be renewed for 1 additional 4-day period on application and payment of an additional license fee for that renewal period.

Further renewal periods beyond the 1 authorized by paragraph (2) of this subsection require the approval of the Department after consultation with affected businesses, residents, and community organizations.

must be of laminated plastic or other durable substance; and

must bear:

the location of the land from which the fruits, vegetables, and other perishable articles are produced or grown;

whether the applicant owns or leases that land and, if the latter, the name of the owner and the term of the lease; and

a statement that the applicant:

Instead of the badge provided for in <cite data-doc="City of Balt., Md., Ord. 25-013" data-path="|15|§17-24">§ 17-24 {“Vendor identification – In general”} of this subtitle</cite>, the Department of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing must provide the producer or grower with a sign to be displayed on his or her vehicle.

This sign must be:

The producer or grower must display this sign in a conspicuous place on his or her vendor vehicle.