(A) The permit fee provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any fruit and vegetable stands maintained and operated by a person who sells directly to a consumer fresh fruits, vegetables, honey or cider; provided that, nothing herein shall be construed to limit the Health Officer's authority to inspect any such stands in order to insure public health.
(B) Food establishments or vending operators which comply with the terms and provisions of I.C.16-42-5-4 (as may be recodified and remaining applicable to exempt organizations), shall upon proof of exemption be exempt from the provisions of this chapter unless they waive said exemption. Exempt organizations such as sports leagues, church- sponsored soup kitchens, churches, and temporary senior citizen feeding sites are exempt from the permit provisions of this chapter.
(C) Food establishments which sell or offer for sale directly to the consumer only prepackaged confections such as candy, chewing gum, nut meats, potato chips, pretzels, popcorn, coffee, juice, and soft drink beverages shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Vending machines which dispense non-potentially hazardous food or drink products in prepackaged or pre-bottled form, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2007-19-CM, passed 6-4-07)