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The Back Room => The Diner => Topic started by: arkiv on May 21, 2009, 07:50:39 AM

Title: street vendor
Post by: arkiv on May 21, 2009, 07:50:39 AM
In 1st world, if you go to a street and install a module where you sell food or other items, like in 3rd world, is it legal or not?

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Title: Re: street vendor
Post by: Bulldog on May 21, 2009, 08:05:19 AM
Quote from: epicous on May 21, 2009, 07:50:39 AM
In 1st world, if you go to a street and install a module where you sell food or other items, like in 3rd world, is it legal or not?

(http://ederduran.com/7/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/puesto_de_tacos_al_pastor_p1010207-400x300.jpg)

I think you would need a permit.  In some locations, some kind of rent or percentage of sales would be necessary.
Title: Re: street vendor
Post by: Keemun on May 21, 2009, 08:23:25 AM
Quote from: epicous on May 21, 2009, 07:50:39 AM
In 1st world, if you go to a street and install a module where you sell food or other items, like in 3rd world, is it legal or not?

In the US, generally speaking, it is legal so long as you comply with the law, just like any restaurant business.  This means proper permits and licenses, health inspections, local ordinances regarding location and equipment, collecting and remitting sales taxes, paying rent and other taxes (if applicable).
Title: Re: street vendor
Post by: springrite on May 21, 2009, 08:31:51 AM
Quote from: Keemun on May 21, 2009, 08:23:25 AM
In the US, generally speaking, it is legal so long as you comply with the law, just like any restaurant business.  This means proper permits and licenses, health inspections, local ordinances regarding location and equipment, collecting and remitting sales taxes, paying rent and other taxes (if applicable).

Technically, that is the rule in most places, according to the book at least. ;)