Local Government Food Policy Database
Amendment to Portland City Code, Chapter 11 Food and Food Handlers, RE: Food Trucks and Community Kitchens
| Jurisdiction Name | Portland |
| State / Province | ME |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 66,649 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | legislation and regulations |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | food policy, food production, food safety, food truck, mobile, mobile vending |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Portland City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | City of Portland Health Inspector |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Simplifies definitions for Base Station, Mobile Food Service Establishment, and Community Kitchen (now Commissary) to align with the Maine Food Code. |
| Additional Resources |
http://growingfoodconnections.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/City-Code-Amendment_11_Portland_2016_Council-Minutes.pdf |
