A license that enables an individual representing an eligible organization or organization to host, sponsor, or coordinate a temporary event with more than 10 food vendors (except fairs, as defined in Iowa Code Section 174.1, and farmers markets).
Department of Inspections & Appeals
Lucas State Office Building, Third Floor
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines IA, 50319(map)Food and Consumer Safety LicensingFCS-licensing@dia.iowa.gov
P: (515) 281-6538
F: (515) 281-3291
License Details
- Code Citation
- Iowa Code Chapter 137F
- Who Applies
- An individual representing a nonprofit or other eligible organization, or an organization wishing to host, sponsor or coordinate a temporary event with more than 10 food vendors that is not a fair or farmers market.
- When To Apply
- Application must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.
- Initial Requirements
- The application must contain all required information before the license is issued.
- Duration
- License is valid for the duration of the event, not to exceed 14 days.
- Processing Time
- 60 days.
- Fee Structure
- License: $50
- Renewal Requirements
- Does not apply.
- Exam
- Does not apply.
- Additional Information
- Online applications are preferred, and are processed faster than paper applications.
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