Who gets to sell in Merced? City eyes new rules for street vendors

Who gets to sell in Merced? City eyes new rules for street vendors

Reading Time: 5 minutes Upcoming changes to Merced’s street vending rules could reshape not just where food is sold, but how residents participate in neighborhood culture. City officials say outdated rules make enforcement difficult. The proposed changes will tighten health standards, limit vendor locations, and expand the city’s authority over unpermitted operations. Supporters say the changes are necessary to address health risks, sidewalk con…