City of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Food Vending Machine License

Food Vending Machine License

Overview

This license is for a currency-operated machine that dispenses food products. Canned and bottled pop machines do not require a City of Saint Paul license (contact the State of Minnesota Department of Agriculture). The owner must have a Food Vending Machine Owner License.

If you have questions, contact DSI at (651) 266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 363 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about food vending machines.

Application Requirements

You must submit the following:

Class R City License Application
Proof of Minnesota tax identification number
A list of vending machines (including type of items being sold and location of machine)
Proof of Food Vending Machine Owner License if machines are being placed in businesses other than the machine owner's business
Proof of Food Vehicle License if machines are being placed in businesses other than the machine owner's business
Required fee

Inspections

This license requires inspection approval from Environmental Health [Ph: (651) 266-9090] and Licensing [Ph: (651) 266-9090].

Fees

The annual fee for a Food Vending Machine License is $16.00 per machine.

Expiration/Renewal

A Food Vending Machine License will expire one year from date of issuance and may be renewed annually.

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