City of Cannon Falls, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Cannon Falls, Minnesota — located in Goodhue County. Mobile food unit operators need a city permit.
Minnesota mobile food vendors need a state food license from MDH (or your delegated local health authority) and a local business permit from City of Cannon Falls. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
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Documents on file:
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountyGoodhue County
Sales tax7.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
Rochester District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Cannon Falls Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $25 – $400(5 fee tiers)
Permit fees5 rules ▾
- Peddler license fee: $400.00/year
- Transient Merchant license fee: $25.00/location
- Background check fee: $100.00 per applicant for Peddler/Transient Merchant & Solicitor
- Additional background fee charged for employees added after permit approval
- Background fee is non-refundable
Documents to submit3 rules ▾
- Must provide written permission from property owner for transient merchant location
- Each applicant must complete Information Advisory and Authorization for Release of Information form
- Must provide proof of license/registration and identification when requested
Operating restrictions3 rules ▾
- Transient merchants cannot remain in any one location for more than 14 consecutive days
- Cannot enter property with 'No Peddlers/Solicitors' signs unless invited by owner/tenant
- Cannot obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow on streets, alleys, sidewalks or public rights-of-way
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Cannot conduct business before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Solicitors need not be licensed, but are still required to register with this form
Background check3 rules ▾
- Asks about convictions for felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor violations in past 5 years excluding traffic offenses
- Criminal charge, arrest, or conviction will not bar applicant from obtaining license unless directly related to the license matter
- Criminal and financial background information may be requested to support license application
Penalties7 rules ▾
- Cannot remove, deface or tamper with 'No Peddlers/Solicitors' signs
- Cannot conduct business in a way that creates health, safety or welfare threats
- Peddlers cannot use horns, whistles, bells or loud noises audible within enclosed structures
- Cannot make false statements about products/services or claim city endorsement based on license
- Must leave property when requested and cannot conduct business in obscene, threatening, intimidating or abusive manner
- Failure to reveal requested criminal information will be considered falsification and may be grounds for license denial
- Incorrect or incomplete information in application may be considered falsification and grounds for license denial
Other rules3 rules ▾
- Applicant has the right to refuse providing information but license may not be approved without certain information
- Private data use limited to administration and management of City's Licensing Program
- Other government agencies must treat reported private data as private unless authorized by statute or federal law
Rules extracted from Cannon Falls's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Mobile Food Unit License required. Annual license: $250. Daily license: $25. Must submit MFU application, MN Tax ID Form, and Certificate of Liability Insurance. Hours: 7 AM - 9 PM. Max 21 days at same location per calendar year. Licenses non-transferable, fees non-refundable. Phone: 507-263-9300.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.