Vending from public space

(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b) of this section, a person shall not vend from a sidewalk, roadway, or other public space unless the person holds: (1) A basic business license; (2) A vending site permit, or other authorization issued by the Mayor, setting forth the specific location on public space from which the person may vend; and (3) Such other licenses, permits, and authorizations that the Mayor may require by rule. (b) The Mayor may authorize the following persons to vend from public space without a basic business license or vending site permit: (1) An employee or youth assistant of a licensed vendor; (2) A person vending at a licensed special event; (3) A person vending at a farmers market or public market that has been issued a valid permit by the Mayor; and (4) A person or entity authorized to vend from public space without a license pursuant to subsection (d) of this section. (c) Repealed. (d) The Mayor may establish by regulation exemptions from the licensure requirement for a person, entity, or categories of persons or entities to vend from public space without a basic business license when the public interest would be served by establishing such an exemption. (e) Vendors may operate only during the following hours: (1) Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; and (2) Friday and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day; provided, that vendors operating in Residential Zones, as specified in the District of Columbia Zoning Regulations, shall not vend past 10:00 p.m. on any night of the week.