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Pasco council reviews limits on regulating sidewalk produce vendors; staff to return with legal options
Summary
City attorney and staff told council that state law exempts sales of fruits, vegetables and eggs from certain local licensing requirements, limiting the city’s ability to require vendors to be licensed; staff said they will return with a legal memo and enforcement options and the police announced temporary outreach and education steps.
City of Pasco officials briefed the council May 5 on efforts to address street-corner vendors after residents raised safety and congestion concerns.
City Attorney (presenting) said state law creates an exemption for those selling fruits, vegetables and eggs and that the city’s mobile-vendor code (PMC 5.75.040 as cited in staff slides) cannot be used to require licensing of sellers who fall…
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