ITINERANT VENDORS

Itinerant Vendor Occupational License

"Itinerant vendor" shall include, but is not limited to, the sale of retail merchandise from a fixed location, usually a roadside stand, which could include, but not be limited to, the sale of agricultural or seafood products, fireworks, flowers, special event or seasonal merchandise. The license is $100.00 annually.

How to Apply for an Itinerant Vendor Occupational License

Submit the following information:

·         Completed Occupational License Application and the license fee

·         Written permission from the owner of the lot or business to set up the temporary stand

·         Copy of Vehicle Registration

·         Copy of Driver’s License

·         Completed, approved Health Unit Approval Form if selling food

Itinerant Vendor - Mobile Food Truck

In addition to the above requirements, those conducting business from a mobile food truck or trailer will need:

·         A commissary to dispose of waste each day

·         A completed, approved Health Unit Approval Form  www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/19

Itinerant Vendor - Fireworks Stand

Vendors may only sell fireworks from noon June 16 through midnight July 5 and from noon December 15 through midnight January 1. No licenses will be issued for fireworks stands during this time.

Submit the following information:

·         Completed Occupational License Application and fee

·         The annual fee is $25 for each location/fireworks stand

·         Permit for electricity to site

·         State Fireworks Permit issued through the Louisiana office of State Fire Marshal

http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/fw_apps.htm