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A Open Air Market....
- is an ongoing marketplace for vendors offering produce, food, or other products for sale
- is managed by a permitted Open Air Market Operator; and,
- consists of individually permitted vendors (vendors must obtain approval from the market operator)
The Open Air Market Operator and all market Vendors are required to obtain a temporary open air market permit.
Vendors are responsible for obtaining approval from the market operator, and a permit consistent with their operation.
Vendor and Concession Permits are valid for a period of ONE YEAR from date applied for permit.
There are 3 types of open air market vendors (you must choose ONE on the online application):
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CONCESSION FOOD VENDOR A vendor who prepares, serves, or sells ready-to-eat foods on-site, and are intended to be consumed on-site at time of purchase |
Annual Fee: $100 |
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FOOD VENDOR A vendor who may prepare & sell food at an approved location off-site; then prepares & offers samples of this food on-site at an approved Open Air Market. This may include manufacturers & farmers. Products could include, but are not limited to:
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Annual Fee: $50 |
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NON-FOOD VENDOR A vendor who sells non-food items, including but not limited to:
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Exempt/ No Annual Fee
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COTTAGE FOOD VENDOR WITH SAMPLING A vendor who sells any pre-packaged food items meeting the definition of Cottage Food; then offers samples that are prepared on-site |
Annual Fee: $50
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| COTTAGE FOOD VENDOR WITH NO SAMPLING Exempt / No Annual Fee
A vendor who sells any pre-packaged food items meeting the definition of Cottage Food; if samples are offered, they will be pre-packaged. No open foods on-site |
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ONLINE PAYMENTS: When processing an online application, you should receive an email confirmation/receipt. If you do not receive this email confirmation, please contact the Health Department at 972-744-4080 during regular business hours.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Link to Open Air Market Ordinance