Health & Saf. Code, § 113739.1 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Health & Saf. Code, § 113739.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) “Catering operation” means a food service that is conducted by a permanent food facility approved for food preparation where food is served, or limited food preparation is conducted, at a location other than its permitted location, in either of the following circumstances:
(1) As part of a contracted offsite food service event.
(2) When operating in conjunction with a host facility with direct food sales.
(b) “Catering operation” shall not include either of the following:
(1) Food ordered as takeout or delivery from a food facility, where the food is provided to the consumer for self-service.
(2) A food facility that is participating as part of a community event.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 493, Sec. 1. (AB 2524) Effective January 1, 2019.
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