Vending Compliance and Modernization Amendment Act of 2025

The Vending Compliance and Modernization Amendment Act of 2025 establishes new sidewalk and mobile vending licenses to replace the current system, directly affecting food truck operators, sidewalk vendors, and other mobile food businesses. It gives the Mayor authority to set operating hours, impose fines, and tow food trucks illegally parked in prohibited areas (like crosswalks or fire hydrants) or food truck zones. The bill increases penalties for illegal vending - including misdemeanor charges and enhanced civil fines - and requires vendors to have proper authorization to operate in public spaces. It also repeals outdated vending development zones and replaces the vending site permit with a public right-of-way permit to streamline licensing.