If I sell soda, candy or ice cream to people at the park. Do you need a any type of licence or food permit? Would I get in trouble for selling these items at the park? Would I be breaking any laws or tax laws? Here in Phoenix, Arizona they don't charge you taxes on food items.
2007-03-21 12:30:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The ice cream would be store bought ice cream, already pre-wrapped.
2007-03-21 12:55:16 · update #1
Contact your City Hall or Comptroller and get directions for who to speak to on permits. It's different in every area.
Contact your local tax office and get set up for a Sales-Tax-Identification number. This will help you not have to pay tax on supplies that you later are required to pay on your income.
Pay your taxes quarterly, to keep from being hard hit at the end of the year.
Some areas allow food sales to only occur in specific areas of public parks.
Contact the local Health Department about any certification they require.
Good luck, hon. I LOVE a day at the park - and having snacks and drinks available are a wonderful asset to a diabetic like me. (Please sell a few diet drinks for me, ok?)
Peace hon. Wish I could have helped more...
2007-03-21 12:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Depoetic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has its own laws on that subject. I would advice you to go to your local Department of Licensing and find out. You might also need to get a food handler's card depending on what kind of ice cream you're selling (ice cream cones vs. store bought, pre-wrapped ice cream)
2007-03-21 12:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by latinlady_27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has it's own set of rules. Generally speaking, you probably would need at least a business license, followed by some sort of vending license giving you permission to operate on public land.
2007-03-21 13:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cysteine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋