TABLE 2.

Examples of Existing Healthy Vending Policies Enacted Within US City Ordinances and US by City Agencies: 2008

Type of Policy	City	Health or Nutrition Regulation for “Healthy Vendor”	Permits or Fees for “Healthy Vendor”	Location for “Healthy Vendor”
City ordinance	New York, NY	“Green Carts” program applies only to vendors selling whole, unprocessed fruits and vegetables.47	Increased city's overall number of permits to include 1000 designated Green Carts.Reduced fee for Green Carts vendors.89	Special permit prioritizes selling in underserved boroughs.47
City ordinance	Chicago, IL	Vendors selling fruits and vegetables eligible for a permit at a reduced cost.90	Reduced fee of $165 every 2 y, otherwise $275 every 2 y.91	Not specified.
City agency policy	San Francisco, CA, Parks and Recreation Department	Favorable products: grown or produced locally, are organic, minimally processed, have no genetic modification, no unnecessary antibiotics, no added growth hormones, and meet animal welfare or fair trade policies.92	$1000 per mo.92	City parks.92
City agency policy	Kansas City, MO, Parks and Recreation Department	Food guidelines (per serving): • ≤ 5 g of total fat • ≤ 30 g carbohydrateBeverage guidelines: • water • milk (1% or skim, any flavor) • 50% or more fruit or vegetable juice with no sweeteners • ≤ 50 calories per 12 oz93	“Healthier” vendors: • ≥ 50% items meeting guidelines • 50% reduced permit ($250/year)“Healthiest” • vendors≥ 75% items meeting guidelines • Full permit ($500), though have roaming privileges. 93	“Healthier” vendors are limited to 1 city park.“Healthiest” vendors have roaming permit for 3 city parks.93