Health & Saf. Code, § 113977 · Article 6. Hygienic Practices
Health & Saf. Code, § 113977
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where contamination of nonprepackaged food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.
(b) A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and food-contact surfaces.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 96, Sec. 18. Effective July 20, 2007.
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