Atlanta, Ga. Food Truck Owners Criticize Permit Process

May 11, 2012
Food truck owners in Atlanta, Ga. say the permitting process has made it nearly impossible for them to operate without fear of being cited for not having cleared all city and county paperwork procedures.

Food truck owners in Atlanta, Ga. say the permitting process has made it nearly impossible for them to operate without fear of being cited for not having cleared all city and county paperwork procedures, according to CBS Atlanta. For the full story, click here

Editor’s Insight: Why is the police department responsible for administering food truck permits?

Nor does it make any sense for a food truck to have to get a new permit every time they move to a new location.

The city of Atlanta has a lot of work to do on this matter. This article claims the police department is planning a workshop on the permit process. The lawmakers need to reconsider which city department is best equipped to address the issue. It hardly seems like a law enforcement responsibility. 05-11-12 By Elliot Maras