Relating to food carts.

HB 2048 requires food cart operators in Oregon to have a licensed commissary (a kitchen facility) as their base of operations before receiving a license from the Oregon Health Authority. This directly affects food cart businesses that currently operate without a dedicated licensed kitchen facility. The bill amends existing licensing rules by adding Section 4 to ORS 624.320, explicitly prohibiting the Health Authority from issuing licenses to mobile units lacking this licensed commissary. The policy change mandates that all food carts must source food, beverages, and supplies from a licensed commissary, ensuring a centralized food safety base.