HB 1076 - Food Truck Freedom Act Summary

• Establishes the "Food Truck Freedom Act" authorizing mobile food vendors with state licenses to operate throughout Oklahoma subject to health and safety regulations, with local authorities recognizing valid state licenses within 5 business days.

• Permits mobile food vendors to operate in locations allowed by local authorities and on private property in commercial zoning districts with owner permission, or in residential districts up to 12 days per year if invited by residents.

• Prohibits state and local rules requiring vendors to maintain specific distances from existing businesses, obtain GPS tracking, stay in constant motion, undergo excessive inspections beyond twice yearly, pay inspection fees, or associate with commissaries if self-equipped.

• Grants local authorities limited regulatory authority to restrict excessive noise (over 75 decibels), require permits for public parks, prevent property access obstruction, and investigate foodborne illness complaints, while prohibiting outright bans of compliant vendors.

• Establishes administrative hearing rights for vendors facing license suspension or revocation, allows appeals through the Administrative Procedures Act, and imposes civil penalties for unlicensed operation; effective November 1, 2025.