I Regularly See Older Outdated Trucks Operating. How Can They Be Licensed If They Aren Up To Current Health Department Codes?
Older, outdated trucks which are not up to current codes can continue to be licensed under what is commonly referred to as a “Grandfather Clause”. Basically the first time a truck is issued a health department permit, it MUST be up to the codes and standards of that time. Many health departments update, revise and add codes frequently. Since it would not be feasible for owners to refurbish their trucks each time the codes change, the trucks can continue to be licensed and operated as long as the original bearer of the permit/vehicle-owner continually renews the permit every year without any lapse in renewal. However, once the truck is sold, the title transferred or the license renewal lapsed, the truck will no longer be approved unless it is refurbished and brought up to code. Additionally, the original owner may face the same potential problem if the truck is moved to another state (or in some cases even a different county); under such circumstances the truck would again have to be br
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