Definitions.
Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 12-12-2
in effectSec. 12-12-2. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used herein, shall be construed as defined in this section:
Catering event means an event where food and drinks are paid for by an organizing entity or individual that is invited to cater an event or occasion and does not make individual sales of food and drinks to customers. Catering events are not subject to the mobile food vendor permit requirements.
Mobile food vendor means any person who sells or provides food, beverages, alcohol or other consumables from a motorized mobile food vehicle or other temporary location such as a tent or table.
Mobile food vehicle means a unit mounted on or pulled by a self-propelled vehicle that may or may not include a self-contained kitchen in which food is prepared, processed or stored and used to sell and dispense food or drinks to the consumer. The unit must be on wheels at all times. If the unit contains a self-contained kitchen and/or if food is prepared in the unit, it shall be self-contained with its own drinking water tank and wastewater tank. The use of boats on trailers shall be prohibited. Mobile food vehicles must be moved off site location at the close of business.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1, 10-20-2020; Ord. No. 2534, § 1, 10-24-23)
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12LIBURE_ARTXIIMOFOVE_S12-12-2DEFetched: 11/1/2026