Farmers’ markets are permitted use designated by the governing board in downtown commercial business zones, public, and open spaces subject to the following regulations.
(A) Compliance with all laws (e.g., O.A.C. 310:257-1-2; 260). All farmers’ markets and their vendors comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the operation, use, and enjoyment of the market premises.
(B) Permits and licenses. All farmers’ markets and their vendors receive all required operating and health permits, licenses, and certificates of insurance, and these documents shall be in the possession of the farmers’ market manager or the vendors, as applicable, on the site of the farmers’ market during all hours of operation. The town will not charge a permit fee. An annual permit will be issued by the Town Clerk-Treasurer or designated officer to the market manager pending approval by the governing Town Board.
(C) Non-compliance. Farmers’ market permit issued under this section may be suspended/revoked by the Chief of Police or designated officer of reported non-compliance. After meeting the stated requirements, a new permit will be issued.
(D) Acceptance of payment for food assistance programs. For eligible goods or products sold, all farmers’ markets and their vendors shall accept all forms of payment, or shall allow legitimate and duly authorized third party to occupy space within the farmers’ market area to operate a redemption program by participation of the federal, state, or local Food Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women and Infants, and Children (WIC), Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, all in a manner allowed by and in conformance with both federal and state laws and regulations, and those laws and regulations may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 2018-01, passed 3-19-2019) Penalty, see § 114.99