Local Government Food Policy Database
City of Portland, Maine, Code of Ordinances: Chap. 21 Farmers’ Markets
| Jurisdiction Name | Portland |
| State / Province | ME |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 66,649 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | legislation and regulations |
| GFC Topic | community food connections |
| Keywords | farmers market, farmers market license, food safety, food sales, local, local food, local food purchasing, locally grown food |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | City Council |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
The ordinance identifies specific sites, times and days of the week where farmers’ markets may be held on City property, types of products which can be sold and the sets maximum temperatures for perishable products. |
