230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-35-1.5

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-35-1.5 - Applications for Registration

A. Prior to submitting a MFE application to the Department, Applicants must first obtain the following, copies of which must be submitted to the Department with the application for registration.

1. Mobile Food Service License from RIDOH:

a. All Applicants must obtain a Mobile Food Service License from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Food Protection, keep it current and renew it each year.

b. This requirement applies to out-of-state MFEs as well, even if they possess a similar permit/license from another state.

2. Compliant Fire Safety Inspection Report from the Fire Marshal:

a. All Applicants planning to conduct mobile and temporary cooking operations in the State of Rhode Island must be inspected annually by the Fire Marshal, obtain a compliant Fire Safety inspection report, keep it current and renew it each year.

3. Motor Vehicle Registration:

a. All MFE vehicles, including but not limited to trucks, trailers and any other vehicle that by state law needs to be registered with the DMV must annually submit a copy of their current motor vehicle registration.

b. Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their current motor vehicle registration from the state in which their vehicles are registered.

c. Any applicant planning to operate a MFE from a watercraft must submit a copy of their current vessel registration issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Office of Boating Registration & Licenses. Vessels with out-of-state registration must annually submit a copy of their current vessel registration from the state in which their vessel is registered.

4. Motor Vehicle Insurance

a. All applicants required to register their vehicle under state law with the DMV must provide proof of motor vehicle insurance.

5. Permit to Make Sales at Retail

a. All operators must obtain and keep current a Permit to Make Sales at Retail from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

B. Every applicant for MFE registration shall submit a complete application to the Department along with all required documentation set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11.1-5 and § 1.5 of this Part and the applicable fee, which is nonrefundable.

C. Registrations will be issued to each individual MFE. If an Applicant owns multiple MFEs, each MFE must be separately registered with the Department.

1. Applicants who own multiple MFEs will only be charged for the first five (5) registrations, up to a total of $250. Once meeting that threshold, subsequent registrations in the same calendar year by that same applicant will be free.

D. In addition to the information required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11.1-5, the application must also include:

1. If the applicant is a business entity, all trade names and fictitious names used by the MFE;

2. The current email address and phone number of the operator of the MFE;

3. A completed taxpayer status affidavit;

4. Address where MFE is located when not operating; and

5. Any identifiable information regarding presence on the internet, including but not limited to website address and social media identifiers for Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram.

E. All application requirements must be maintained and kept current for the duration of the Registration.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-35-1.5

Adopted effective 7/1/2019