District Of Columbia § 37-131.02 - Vending from public space.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 37-131.02 — Vending from public space., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-131.02. Vending from public space.
37-131.02Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space unless the person holds:
A basic business license properly endorsed as provided in subsection (c) of this section;
A vending site permit, or other authorization issued by the Mayor, setting forth the specific location on public space from which the person may vend; and
Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations that the Mayor may require by rule.
The Mayor may authorize the following persons to vend from public space without a basic business license or vending site permit:
An employee or youth assistant of a licensed vendor;
A person vending at a licensed special event;
A person vending at a public market that has been issued a valid permit by the Mayor; and
A person or entity authorized to vend from public space without a license pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.
An endorsement to vend food pursuant to this chapter shall be issued as a Food Establishments: Retail endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in [ et seq.].
An endorsement to vend merchandise or engage in street photography pursuant to this chapter shall be issued as a General Sales endorsement to a basic business license under the basic business license system as set forth in [ et seq.].
The Mayor may establish by regulation exemptions from the licensure requirement for a person, entity, or categories of persons or entities to vend from public space without a basic business license when the public interest would be served by establishing such an exemption.
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Section 37-131.02 ("Vending from public space.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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