| Manual Verification Required |
College Park City Clerk |
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| MD Seller's Permit / Sales Tax Registration |
MD Department of Revenue |
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| Fire Safety Equipment (Fire Extinguisher & Suppression System) |
College Park Fire Department / State Fire Marshal |
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| Prince George's County Health Department — Mobile Food Unit Permit |
Prince George's County Health Department |
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| Commissary Agreement — MD Mobile Food Unit Requirement |
MD State Health Department / Local Health Authority |
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| Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) |
ANSI-Accredited Certification Body (ServSafe, Prometric, etc.) |
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| MD Food Handler Certification |
State-Approved Training Provider |
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| College Park Business License / Tax Registration |
College Park Finance Department / City Clerk |
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| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Statement |
Prince George's County County Clerk |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private Insurance Carriers |
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| Workers' Compensation Insurance |
MD Workers' Compensation Board |
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| Manual Verification Required |
Prince George's County Business Office |
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