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A food truck must have appropriate permits to operate in Maine, just as a traditional brick-and-mortar eatery does. These include a business license, an alcohol license, and a food service license from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Labeling requirements name and address of the manufacturer/processor preparing the food, common name of the food, name of all the ingredients in the food in descending order of predominance by weight. the net weight of the food in English or metric units.

There are currently approximately 6,300 licensed guides in Maine.

Everyone who sells a food product in Maine needs a state food license, issued by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations (.maine.gov/dacf/qar/index.shtml).

Maine Guide License Renewal A guide's license is valid for 5 years. Like a first time applicant, a renewal applicant must also submit an updated criminal history background check, administered through Identogo. The background check and fingerprinting fee is approximately $55, in addition to the license renewal fee.

Commercial kitchens need a two-bay sink (three-bay is recommended) and a separate hand-wash sink. Counters and floors should be sealed and washable. Good sanitation for pest control is required, doors and windows should have screens, and pets are not allowed in the facility during processing.