She got a very valuable lesson for a young entrepreneur - government gets it's sticky paws into all the pies.
EC you may want to take a look at this.
http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/Who do you think pays for that market to be there, the upkeep, cleaning, web page, etc?
Do you think it's right that someone could just come in and sell wares without paying for those services provided by the market? While others who follow the rules pay?
Someone is paying for that property to be an open market for vendors. Vendors pay fees to cover those costs. Her dad was completely irresponsible in taking her there, knowing full well she'd need a vendors permit. And he continues to be irresponsible by leading her down the path they are going. Making her believe SHE is being victimized. A responsible parent would explain why she's unable to sell there, and get her a permit *showing her the process the whole way* so she can sell there.
Being self sufficient is a whole lot more than just getting a product together. She should be taught how to navigate the business world too. And by that, to navigate it with dignity and respect, not manipulation. But then again I read somewhere he's a PR guy so..........