Carpinteria Municipal Code Ch. 8.16 Food

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer for sale, distribute, or have in possession for sale or distribution, any food or drink intended for human consumption in the city unless possessing a permit to be obtained in the manner provided by this chapter.

(Prior code § 5200)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation required by county of Santa Barbara regulations to have a permit to sell, offer for sale, distribute, or have in possession for sale or distribution any food or drink intended for human consumption in the city of Carpinteria unless possessing a permit issued by the county of Santa Barbara.

(Ord. 260 § 1, 1978: prior code § 5201)

Every applicant for such a permit shall file with the health officer of the county of Santa Barbara before opening for business a written application for a permit to conduct such business. The county health officer shall investigate and issue such permits when place and business conforms to the laws of the state of California and the rules and regulations of the health officer of the county of Santa Barbara. Such permits shall be in force for twelve months from date of issue, unless revoked for cause. Permits shall be issued upon payment of fees established by the county of Santa Barbara and approved by resolution of the city council. Renewal of permits shall be applied for and acted upon in the same manner. No fees shall be required to be paid by nonprofit organizations operating temporary fund-raising type of food sales or by tax supported entities. The county of Santa Barbara shall be solely responsible for the collection and validity of any fee authorized or collected pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 260 § 2, 1978: prior code § 5201.1)

Permits may be revoked or suspended by the county of Santa Barbara health officer upon the findings that any provision of any law of the state or any rule or regulation of the health officer of the county of Santa Barbara has been violated.

(Prior code § 5203)

The health officer may establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper and orderly administration of this chapter.

(Prior code § 5202)