[HISTORY: Adopted by the by the City Council of the City of Greenfield 12-21-2022 by Order No. FY 23-071. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
HOST
A person, business, or organization responsible for renting, leasing, or granting use of space to a vendor. Hosts include, but may not be limited to, event organizers and those with a business license to operate at a physical store or other fixed place of business in Greenfield.
LONG TERM
Vendors operating in Greenfield for more than seven days annually.
SHORT TERM
Vendors operating in Greenfield for seven days or fewer annually.
VENDOR
A person, business, or organization selling goods, food, beverages, or services, from a location other than a physical store or other fixed place of business, usually temporarily.
A. 
This chapter applies to all vendors operating in the City of Greenfield, including ice cream truck vendors, and to all those hosting vendors. Exceptions are listed in § 410-3.1.
B. 
This chapter shall not apply to alcohol sales, which is regulated elsewhere [M.G.L. c. 138, 204CMR, Greenfield ordinance Chapter 209].
C. 
This chapter is not meant to address door-to-door solicitation, which is regulated elsewhere [Greenfield ordinance Chapter 337].
D. 
This chapter shall not apply to those telling fortunes for money, which is regulated elsewhere [M.G.L. c.140 § 185I].
A. 
Vendors. Vendors operating at a location for which there is not a host or for a long term as defined in this chapter must obtain a Greenfield vendor license from the Board of License Commissioners.
B. 
Ice cream truck vendors. All ice cream truck vendors are required to obtain a Greenfield vendor license from the Board of License Commissioners and to be licensed per M.G.L. c.270 § 25 and 520CMR15.00.
C. 
Alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages requires a license from the Board of License Commissioners and is regulated elsewhere.
D. 
Fortune telling. The telling of fortunes for money requires a license from the Board of License Commissioners and is regulated elsewhere.
E. 
Hosts - events for which an entertainment license is not required. Those hosting events with vendors at a location other than their regular fixed place of operation/business and who are not required to have an entertainment event license, must obtain a Greenfield vendor show host license from the Board of License Commissioners.
A. 
Any person selling farm products raised or produced by themselves or their family is not required to obtain a Greenfield vendor license.
B. 
Anyone who has a physical store or other fixed place of business in Greenfield and is operating at a temporary location for a short term is not required to obtain a Greenfield vendor license, provided there is no zoning or other law prohibiting such activity. Vending on City property or public ways will require permission from the City. The City may require abutter approval for vending on public ways per M.G.L. c. 140 § 50.
C. 
This chapter does not apply to wholesalers selling to dealers, nor to commercial agents or others selling by sample, lists, catalogues or otherwise for future delivery.
D. 
Vendors operating under a written agreement with a promoter duly licensed per M.G.L. c.101 are not required to obtain a Greenfield vendor license.
E. 
Vendors licensed under M.G.L. c. 101 by the Division of Standards are not required to obtain a Greenfield vendor license, with the exception of door-to-door solicitors who do not need a Greenfield vendor license but are required to obtain a Greenfield solicitation license per Greenfield ordinance Chapter 337.
And other exceptions per M.G.L. c.101.
A. 
Vendors. Vendors operating for a short term at a location for which there is a host (i.e., entertainment event, craft fair, store front, restaurant, etc.) are not required to have a Greenfield vendor license. All vendors selling food, beverage, or other ingestibles must obtain all approvals and permits required by the Health Department, Fire Inspector if needed, or any other relevant inspectors. Vending on City property or public ways will require permission from the City. The City may require abutter approval for vending on public ways per M.G.L. c. 140 § 50.
B. 
Event organizers/hosts. As far in advance of the event as is practicable the event organizer should submit information to the Board of License Commissioners regarding the date(s) and location of the event, and a list of all vendors who will be selling at the event. The list should include the name of the business, owner/vendor name, vendor/business contact information including address, phone, email, and website, and types of items being sold. This paragraph does not apply to promoters licensed under M.G.L. c. 101 by the Division of Standards. Promoters should submit a copy of their promoter license prior to their event.
C. 
Those hosting an event with vendors at the host's regular fixed place of operation/business are not required to have a vendor show host license but should submit a list of vendors as stated in the previous subsection. Hosts who are required to obtain an entertainment event license are not required to have a vendor show host license but should submit a list of vendors.
D. 
Farmers' markets. In keeping with M.G.L. c. 101 § 15, anyone selling farm products raised or produced by themselves or their family is not required to obtain a vendor license. Organizers of farmers' markets are not required to submit a list of farmers vending at the market but should submit a list of vendors selling non-farm products or services.
A. 
Vendors selling at fixed places of business not owned or leased by the vendor (i.e. art galleries, antique shops, etc.) are not required to have a Greenfield vendor license. The store owner should maintain a list of artists, crafters, or other vendors for a minimum of one year. The City reserves the right to request a copy of the list.
B. 
Owners of antique and other secondhand shops are required to have a junk dealer license per Greenfield ordinance Chapter 282. Vendors selling merchandise in the store operating under the store owner's junk dealer license are not required to have a Greenfield vendor license.
C. 
Food trucks or other food vendors selling at an establishment for which a common victualler's license has been issued are not required to have a Greenfield vendor license. All food vendors must obtain all approvals and permits required by the Health Department, Fire Inspector if needed, or any other relevant inspectors. Vending on City property or public ways will require permission from the City. The City may require abutter approval for vending on public ways per M.G.L. c. 140 § 50.
At the discretion of the City of Greenfield, vendors operating on City-owned property or within the public way may be required to maintain a comprehensive liability insurance policy in an amount to be determined by the City for the continuance of the license. The policy should name the City of Greenfield as an additional insured. This insurance requirement shall not apply for vendors operating at an event for which the event organizer has already satisfied this condition.
Unless otherwise set by the Board of License Commissioners, the following is the fee schedule for vendors and hosts who require licenses:
A. 
Vendors - vendor license:
(1) 
Vendors operating one to three days in a calendar year: $10.
(2) 
Vendors operating four to seven days in a calendar year: $25.
(3) 
Vendors operating eight or more days in a calendar year or annually/seasonally: $75.
B. 
Hosts - vendor show host license:
(1) 
Event with one to three vendors: no fee.
(2) 
Event with four to 10 vendors: $10.
(3) 
Event with 11 to 25 vendors: $25.
(4) 
Events with 26 or more vendors: $50.
(5) 
The vendor show host license fee does not apply if a host has obtained an entertainment license for the event.
C. 
Fees will be reviewed on an annual basis and are subject to change upon review.