The City serves up its proposed bylaw on Food Trucks

In August 2011 the Food Truck Pilot Program was launched and continues as The City transitions this pilot into a business license framework. As part of the process The City is seeking input from the public, industry and other businesses into the bylaw that will govern the full service food industry.

 

The City has drafted legislation by looking at other cities research, reviewing pilot findings and continuing the dialogue with stakeholders.

 

According to Kent Pallister, chief licence inspector at The City of Calgary “We are seeking a broader audience input on the proposed bylaw.” Pallister further added “This bylaw will provide the rules that need to be followed and will allow new business operators to enter the market.”

 

A consultation package with proposed bylaw information is available on calgary.ca/foodtrucks or you can attend the open house. The open house will provide you the opportunity to ask questions on the proposed rules.

 

Open House info:

 

June 5, 2013 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Telus Convention Centre

120 9 Avenue SE

Glen Room 205

 

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A business licence framework provides the rules under which a business operates by bylaw and outlines the enforcement model that supports compliance. Two foundational elements to the business licence bylaw include the requirement to follow all other applicable legislation and to obtain approvals from appropriate regulatory authorities.