§ 17-16. Classes and scope of licenses.

(a) In general.

In its rules and regulations, the Department may:

(1) designate various classes of licenses to be issued; and

(2) for each class of license, specify:

(i) the types of merchandise that may be sold under the license;

(ii) the locations or areas for which the license is effective;

(iii) the days and times for which the license is effective;

(iv) the maximum number of licenses to be issued for a particular location or area or for a particular day or time of day;

(v) the maximum number of licenses of each class that may be issued in total; and

(vi) the maximum number of licenses that may be issued to a single person.

(b) Required considerations.

In designating classes and specifying limitations, the Department must consider:

(1) the volume and types of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in a proposed vending location or area;

(2) the proximity to a proposed vending location or area of schools, religious institutions, parks, and residences;

(3) the number of licenses issued to the same person;

(4) the impact of street vending activities on the health, safety, and general welfare of the public; and

(5) comments from area schools, businesses, institutions, and residents.