Someone called the cops on a lemonade stand in Kansas City -- here's what happened when law enforcement showed up

[jmowreader]

17. If I was a mayor, I would have a licensing program for lemonade stands

No, it wouldn't be a dick move.

Some time in April, before lemonade stand season begins, we'd have a class at somewhere like a meeting room at the public library. Hire a couple chefs and a city official who's good with kids to come in for the day to teach it. It'd cost the kids One Dollar to attend. We'd teach them basic sanitation, how to make good lemonade, how to set up a stand so it's easy for them to use, how to set your prices so you don't lose money, how to pick a place for the stand so people can get to it and there aren't a billion other stands next to it, suggest other products to sell along with lemonade to increase your profits, and basic budgeting. At the end of the day every kid would get a fancy certificate that said "City Approved Lemonade Stand" to hang on their stand. Make it real lighthearted and fun. If the kids do what they're taught in the class they'll make money that summer and have a good time in the process.