Peddling of Food by Minors.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 68-39
in effect68-39. Peddling of Food by Minors.
1. FINDINGS. The common council finds that persons under 12 years of age are susceptible to injury and other harm when engaged in street trades, particularly when engaged in activities involving the sale or distribution of food and beverages, including water, on highways, streets and alleys of the city. The common council further finds that regulation of food peddling by persons under 12 years of age is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the city.
2. PROHIBITED. In accordance with s. 103.23(1), Wis. Stats., no person under 12 years of age shall be employed or permitted to work at any time in any street trade, as defined in s. 103.21(6) Wis. Stats., to include the selling, offering for sale, soliciting for, collecting for, displaying or distributing any articles or goods on any street or public place.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH68.pdf#page=18Fetched: 10/26/2026