Ordinance No. 11561- Adopted September 22, 1999

Requirements

• Person or persons not having a fixed place of business within a physical structure.

• License Fee - $250 (cash or money order).

• Must possess a policy of liability insurance before business can be registered ($250,000 per incident), which covers the property on which he/she proposes to sell merchandise.  The policy must include a provision that the City-Parish will be notified 30 days prior to cancellation of this policy.

• Must possess a signed lease agreement between the vendor and the property owner.  The lease must indicate who is responsible for liability claims on the property.

• A minimum security deposit of $50 (cash or money order) is required if you are a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish.  If you are not a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, a $100 minimum security deposit (cash or money order) will be required.

• Food vendors, firewood sales, if sold by the owner of the land where the trees are cut, events sponsored by non-profit organizations, disabled persons, fairs, or artists and craftsmen who display their own original art and handicrafts are exempt from the Rolling Vendor's license. Sales tax registration may still apply.  Contact the Revenue Division Taxpayer Assistance Section at (225) 389-3084 for further information.