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Food & Hotels
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This category includes food processing plants and warehouses that store food but don’t sell directly to consumers. If a business manufactures, packages, labels, or stores food for people to eat, it falls here.

Summary

  • Code Citation:
  • Annual Cost: Fees range from $75 to $500, based on your sales. If you don’t provide sales information, you’ll pay the maximum fee of $500.
  • Processing Time:
    • Submit your application at least 30 days before operating, and obtain the license before opening.
    • Renewals must be submitted before the license expires, up to 90 days in advance.

Certificate of Free Sale

For businesses selling products outside the U.S., you need a Certificate of Free Sale. The first certificate costs $35, and each extra copy is $10. Complete the order form online and pay by credit card or mail a check. Allow 30 business days for processing.

Food License Application

Apply or Renew a Food License

DIAL's food licensing system lets you quickly and easily complete a license application or renewal online. Get started.