Section 24-574. VENDING DEPOT REQUIREMENTS

 

574.1Vending depots servicing vending vehicles or carts with Class A Vending Business Licenses shall provide all of the following services to a vendor in accordance with Chapter 37, Subtitle A (Food and Food Operations) of Title 25 of the DCMR:

 

(a)Storage of the vending vehicle or cart;

 

(b)Food preparation, including approved food handling areas, as needed;

 

(c)Proper storage of inventory, such as food, utensils and supplies;

 

(d)Basic maintenance and cleaning, including:

 

(1)Hot and cold water;

 

(2)Sloped and properly drained cleaning area;

 

(3)Potable water; and

 

(4)Electrical outlets; and

 

(e) Proper disposal of trash and food waste, such as garbage and liquid.  

 

574.2The operator of a vending depot shall maintain a ledger that includes current information on the name, license number, and address of each vendor and supplier doing business with the operator. This ledger shall be made available during regular business hours for inspection by any duly authorized District government agent in accordance with § 3701, Subtitle A of Title 25 of the DCMR.

 

574.3The operator of a vending depot may offer additional services to a vendor, such as the wholesale sale of food or beverages or towing services; provided, that the vending depot shall not require that a vendor accept any additional services as part of the contract to provide the minimum services set forth in § 574.1.

 

574.4The operator of a vending depot shall:

 

(a)Comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding registration of the person’s business with the Office of Tax and Revenue and DCRA;

 

(b)Obtain all necessary business licenses from DCRA; and

 

(c)Comply with the Subtitle A of Title 25 of the DCMR and all applicable standards imposed by DOH or other relevant agencies.

 

authority

Sections 5 and 18 of Mayor-Commissioner Regulation No. 74-39, effective December 13, 1974 (21 DCR 1285), as amended by the Vendors Regulation Amendments Act of 1978, effective June 30, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-82; 24 DCR 9293), Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1986, effective August 21, 1986, the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, effective October 22, 2009 (D.C. Law 18-71; 56 DCR 6619), and Mayor’s Order 2010-91, dated May 27, 2010; Sections 101(b), 2002(b), and 2 of the Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998, effective April 29, 1998 (D.C. Law 12-86; D.C. Official Code §§ 47-2851.04(c)(1), 47-2851.05(d), and 47-2851.12 (2005 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); Sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1801.04 and 2-1801.05 (2007 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); and Mayor’s Order 86-38, dated March 4, 1986.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 13055 (September 20, 2013).