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GA HR1201

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Craig Gordon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives encourages the City Council of Savannah to adopt a local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending, including food trucks and mobile food units
  • Cites growing nationwide momentum for street food vending, noting that major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Austin, and others have already embraced the concept
  • References the City of Atlanta's September 2011 ordinance establishing a regulatory framework and permit criteria for street food and mobile food units as a precedent
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Mayor and City Council of Savannah
  • Sponsored by Representatives Gordon (163rd), Stephens (165th), and Bryant (162nd), all representing the Savannah area

Legislative Description

Savannah, City of; City Council adopt local ordinance authorizing and regulating street food vending; encourage

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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