West Virginia § 16-2-18 - 16-2-18. In-state food service statewide permit.
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§ 16-2-18. 16-2-18. In-state food service statewide permit.
(a) A local or county health department shall issue a mobile food establishment statewide permit to a mobile food service establishment that is operating within the State of West Virginia. The permit will be issued from the vendor’s county of residence local or county health department. The mobile food establishment statewide permit shall be valid for the fiscal year in which the permit is issued and regardless of the number of days for which the vendor requires the mobile food establishment.
(b) No local or county health department within the state may charge an additional fee to any in-state vendor that has received a mobile food establishment statewide permit but may place conditions upon an issued permit to assure compliance with that health department’s rules and standards for the type of permit being issued. Each vendor must provide notice to the local health department with jurisdiction at least 72 hours prior to operating within the jurisdiction. A mobile food establishment, in compliance with rules of the issuing local or county health department, is deemed in compliance in all other counties. The permit shall be visibly posted while the mobile food establishment is operational.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 16-2-18
What does West Virginia Code § 16-2-18 cover?
Section 16-2-18 ("16-2-18. In-state food service statewide permit.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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