Ord 2019-013/updating and revising Chapter 18, Article 3, Food Establishments and Vending Machines, of the City Code by repealing the current provisions and replacing them with provisions consistent with State law governing food establishments

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districts. DIVISION 5. CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET VENDORS See. 18.108. Permit required. (A) A permit is required for farmers' market vendors selling cut versions of watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, spinach, and lettuce. A permit is also required for raw seed sprouts, raw eggs, and any other food determined to be a Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food by the health authority. (B) A permit is not required for farmers' market vendors selling a food that is not considered a Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food by the health authority. (C) A farmers' market vendor shall comply with all of the requirements as set forth in the Texas Health and Safety Code. (D) Farmers' market vendors required to obtain a permit by this section may obtain a single permit if operating at multiple markets. Each location will need to be listed on the initial application or a written request must be submitted and written approval granted by the health authority to operate at additional farmers' market locations. (F) An applicant for a certified fare -hers' market vendor's permit must submit a written or electronic application to the health authority. The application must include: (1) The name and address of the applicant and the applicant's identification number as shown on a current and valid government -issued identification document that includes a photograph of the applicant; (2) The signature of the applicant; (3) If requested by the health authority, a statement from the owner of a central preparation facility stating the farmers' market vendor uses the facility as its base of operation or proof that the applicant has its own central preparation facility; (4) Name and addresses of the certified farmers' market where the vendor will operate; and (5) Any other information reasonably required by the health authority. (F) Upon receiving the application with the fee set forth by council for a farmers' market vendor permit under this section, the health authority may approve the application for a farmers' market vendor. A farmers' market vendor permit is effective for one year from the date of issuance. (G) An applicant for a certified farmers' market permit shall submit the application to the health authority not later than the 7th business day before the effective date for which the permit is sought and must display a current and valid permit issued by the State of Texas. (H) A person operating under a farmers' market vendor permit shall promptly display the original farmers' market vendor permit where it is readily visible to consumers or as designated by the health authority. In the event the health authority determines an application does not comply with the