Running a vendor market in Augusta.

Special Events Guidelines: event approval, rental contract and insurance (city property) (City of Augusta Special Events Office (Recreation and Parks)): Events on city property are scheduled through the Special Events Office under a signed rental contract. Organizers must carry liability insurance naming the city, meet with city staff before the event, and arrange fire inspection for cooking vendors and health department compliance for food vendors. Street closures need a traffic control plan and requests go to the Sheriff's Office. Special Events Office and Recreation and Parks facility rentals (Augusta Recreation and Parks Department, Special Events Office): The Special Events Office is the central contact for events and helps organizers with permit requirements, insurance, logistics and timelines. Reservations for rental facilities go through the Rental Office.

Business license: Temporary and Transient Vendors / Street Vendors regulatory fee (Augusta Planning and Development, Business License office): Every business, trade or occupation in Augusta-Richmond County pays an occupation tax and receives a Business Tax Certificate, and the regulatory fee schedule adds fees for certain business types, including temporary vendors and street vendors. Regulatory fee for craft show promoters and flea markets (Augusta Planning and Development, Business License office): The regulatory fee schedule lists a fee for craft show promoters and a fee for flea markets, which differs by number of vendors.

Sales and use tax registration (dealer) (Georgia Department of Revenue): Dealers register for a sales and use tax number and certificate of registration through the Georgia Tax Center and, after online submission, should receive the tax account number by email within 15 minutes. Registration does not require renewal while the business continues unchanged. Miscellaneous Sales Event report (Form FS-32) (Georgia Department of Revenue): Unregistered sellers collect Georgia sales tax at the rate of the jurisdiction where the event is held, report taxable sales on Form FS-32, and pay by check or money order (no cash). At the close of the event the form and tax go to the Revenue Agent on duty or are mailed within 3 days.

Temporary food service establishment permit (Georgia Department of Public Health; county health department as Health Authority): Each vendor applies to the Health Authority (the Department or a county board of health acting for it), which must inspect the booth before issuing a permit. The organizer and property owner must notify the Health Authority and give it the list of vendors, and must ensure only permitted vendors participate. Unpermitted vendors must leave the premises. The rule says applicable fees are paid with the application and states no amount.

Special Events Office and Recreation and Parks facility rentals: Reservations should be made at least 60 days in advance; remaining rental fees are due at least 30 days before Miscellaneous Sales Event report (Form FS-32): Return the form and tax at the close of the event, or mail within 3 days Temporary food service establishment permit: Vendor applications and the organizer's notice with the vendor list at least 30 days before the event Special Events Guidelines: event approval, rental contract and insurance (city property): Meet with Special Events at least 45 days before the event; proof of insurance due at least 60 days before; street closure requests at least 30 business days before