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Mobile Food Establishments (Food Trucks) Contact Commercial Licensing via our Online Inquiry System or via email DBR.CommLicInquiry@dbr.ri.gov Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Information and Steps to Start and Register an MFE: • English • Español The Department has received multiple requests and questions regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages with an MFE Registration. Regulation 230-RICR-30-35-1 subsection 4.C prohibits the sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages. The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation is responsible for the regulation and licensing of Mobile Food Establishments statewide. The section reviews both new and renewal license applications to insure that applicants meet all licensure requirements and that proper fees have been remitted. If you have any questions, please contact Jorge Bannister via email. Application Apply via OpenGov for your State registration. Business, State Fire Marshal, and Department of Health Checklists Business Checklist (English) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Business Checklist (En Español) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes State Fire Marshal Checklist PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Department of Health Checklist PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Frequently Asked Questions Please refer to the MFE Frequently Asked Questions, which includes information about the registration process. Registered Mobile Food Establishments Lookup a registered MFE Statutes and Regulations Statutes Statutory Authority RIGL 5-11 Regulations 230-RICR-30-35-1 — State Registration of Mobile Food Establisments Complaints I want to file a complaint against a Mobile Food Establishment.