§ 9-52-84. Farmer's market.

A farmer's market shall meet all of the applicable requirements of this chapter and shall also meet the following special requirements:

A.

The agent, manager, or director of the sponsoring organization of a farmer's market shall secure a farmer's market permit from the health department and shall pay the appropriate fee as required in section 9-52-3. This permit shall cover all sellers operating within the market, and the agent, manager or director thereof shall be directly responsible for the operation of each seller.

B.

The person requesting the permit must make a written application to the health department. No regular inspections will be conducted at farmer's markets, however all complaints will be investigated. Each applicant will be provided basic food safety training and materials describing the permitting requirements for selling different types of food at the farmer's market.

C.

A farmer's market permit shall be issued for fruits, vegetables, melons, berries or nuts only. All other types of food sold at farmer's markets shall require a separate permit.

D.

A farmer's market permit may be suspended or revoked for violating the applicable provisions of this chapter, as required in section 9-52-7.

E.

Fruits, including cantaloupe and watermelon, shall be sold whole and shall not be cut or sliced while on the premises of the market.

F.

Toilet facilities shall be provided by the sponsoring organization and made available to the public, and shall meet the requirements of the county plumbing code.

G.

A separate permit must be obtained for each farmer's market site. This permit shall not be transferable from site to site.

H.

The farmer's market must be completely contained on a paved surface.

(Ord. No. 5542, § 1, 12-17-2013)