Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 2 General Licensing Requirements

The purpose of the ordinance codified in this Chapter is to establish a Public Health License, Public Health Permit, endorsement, and public health registration fee system for activities subject to State statutes, orders, quarantines, rules, or regulations relating to public health, so that County expenses resulting from enforcement of such State statutes, rules, or regulations are offset by the fees collected. The authority for this Chapter is California Health and Safety Code section 101325 and Food and Agricultural Code section 33252.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 150, 2024; Ord. 2022-0031 § 9, 2022; Ord. 96-0069 § 18, 1996; Ord. 93-0055 § 5, 1993; Ord. 12258 § 1, 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 6, 1964.)

Public Health Licenses and Permits required by this Chapter shall be required of any business or activity within the area in which the County Health Officer enforces any State statute, order, quarantine, rule, or regulation relating to public health, whether within or outside an incorporated city.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 151, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 19, 1996; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 7, 1964.)

Any person conducting, at a fixed location, any business, occupation or other activity listed in Section 8.04.720 within the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the County Health Officer shall procure a County Public Health License or Permit from the County Health Officer. Such license or permit shall be in addition to any other license or permit required by this County or by any other public jurisdiction.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 152, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 4, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 20, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 1, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12, 1964.)

Notwithstanding Section 8.04.560, any person conducting at a fixed location any business, occupation, or other activity which is the subject of a direct assessment pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter shall be permitted to use their receipted tax bill in lieu of a Public Health License.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 153, 2024; Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.1, 1964.)

Any person conducting a business, occupation, or other activity listed in Section 8.04.720 of this Chapter within the geographic area under the jurisdiction of the County Health Officer, but not at a fixed location, shall procure each year a County Public Health Permit from the County Health Officer. Such permit shall be in addition to any other license or permit required by this County or by any other public jurisdiction.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 154, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 5, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 21, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 2, 1988; Ord. 9354 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 13, 1964.)

If a person engages in, conducts, manages, or carries on at the same time more than one of the activities for which a Public Health License or Permit is required by this Chapter, such person shall be deemed to be engaging in, conducting, managing, and carrying on each such activity separately and apart from the other such activity, and a separate license or permit shall be procured for each activity, whether located on the same premises or not, except in those cases specifically mentioned in this Chapter.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 155, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 22, 1996; Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 14, 1964.)

The owner/operator of a Mobile Food Facility or Mobile Support Unit shall obtain certification from the County Health Officer prior to beginning operation. Failure to secure a certification sticker shall result in a suspension or revocation of the Public Health License or Permit.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 156, 2024; Ord. 2010-0045 § 9, 2010.)

Every person desiring a Public Health License or Permit to conduct any business, occupation or other activity provided for in this Chapter shall file an application with the County Health Officer upon a form to be provided by the County Health Officer, and at such time pay the required fee and penalty, if any.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 157, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 6, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 23, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 3, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 20, 1964.)

Upon receipt of an application with all pertinent data and the Public Health License or Permit fee, and on condition that the applicant meets all criteria required by law, the County Health Officer, shall issue the license or permit to the licensee or permittee.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 158, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 7, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 24, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 4, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 21, 1964.)

Certified Backflow Prevention Device Testers shall be examined biennially to certify their competence in Backflow Prevention Device testing and reporting. An examination fee shall be established to offset the costs of administering the certification examination.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 159, 2024; Ord. 12110 § 4, 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.1, 1964.)

Proposals for installation of Water Treatment Systems shall be investigated and evaluated to determine the need for and suitability of the proposed water treatment system. A fee shall be established to offset the costs of the Water Treatment System Evaluation Investigation.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 160, 2024; Ord. 12110 § 5, 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.2, 1964.)

A.

Every person proposing to construct, remodel or change the Public Health License or Permit classification of any business listed in Section 8.04.725 shall make application to the County Health Officer and submit the required Plan Checking Fees at the time of submission of plans to the County Health Officer.

B.

Such Plan Checking Fees are in addition to any other Public Health License or Permit fees which may be required for the operation of these establishments.

C.

A separate fee to conduct a Site Evaluation may be charged when such an evaluation is deemed necessary by the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 161, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 25, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 5, 1988; Ord. 12188 § 1, 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 12.3, 1964.)

A.

Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, Public Health Licenses and Permits required by this Chapter shall be issued for a period of one year, with the license and permit year beginning on July 1 st , and extending through June 30 th of the following year. Such Licenses and Permits shall be renewable from year to year upon payment, on or before the delinquency date of each such year, of the fee required by Sections 8.04.710 and 8.04.720, or upon payment of such fee plus penalties.

B.

Where an initial Public Health License or Permit is issued to a person for a business or activity commencing during a license or permit year, the license or permit fee shall be:

If the business commences during the months of July, August or September, the full annual fee;

If the business commences during the months of October, November or December, three-quarters (¾) of the annual fee;

If the business commences during the months of January, February or March, one-half (½) of the annual fee;

If the business commences during the months of April, May or June, one-quarter (¼) of the annual fee.

C.

License fees placed on the secured tax roll pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter shall not be prorated.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 162, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 26, 1996; Ord. 94-0052 § 12, 1994; Ord. 88-0106 § 6, 1988; Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 17, 1964.)

In addition to the Public Health License and Permit fees provided by Section 8.04.640, all persons engaged in the sale or processing of food shall pay the appropriate reinspection fee listed in Section 8.04.720. A reinspection fee shall be due and payable whenever:

A.

The County Health Officer has given an official inspection report identifying a public health code violation or violations to the person who owns or operates such a business, and the notice contains a reinspection date by which the violation or violations must be corrected;

B.

The violation or violations have not been corrected by the reinspection date provided on the official inspection report; and

C.

An additional reinspection is necessary to determine that the violation or violations have been corrected.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 163, 2024; Ord. 2011-0042 § 58, 2011; Ord. 96-0069 § 27, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 1, 1989.)

A.

All official inspection reports issued to food-related businesses shall contain a notice similar to the following:

"Failure to correct the above violations by the compliance date may result in additional fees of (amount of fee) for each additional reinspection."

B.

When an additional reinspection fee is due and payable pursuant to Section 8.04.645 of this Chapter, the County Health Officer shall provide a written notice of additional reinspection fee and the delinquency date for payment of the fee to the person engaged in such business. The written notice shall provide a warning similar to the following:

"Notice — Because of necessary additional reinspections of your business, you must pay a fee of (amount of fee). The fee shall be collected by the County Health Officer and must be received or postmarked on or before (date of delinquency).

Failure to pay such fee by this date shall result in the assessment of a penalty of $50.00, plus interest of one and one-half (1½) percent per month, in addition to the underlying fee."

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 164, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 8, 2014; Ord. 2011-0042 § 59, 2011; Ord. 89-0080 § 2, 1989.)

The reinspection fee, interest at the rate set forth in Section 8.04.840 and any penalty thereon shall be collected by the County Health Officer. The County Health Officer may add any unpaid balance to the amount due for any subsequent Public Health License or Permit renewal or license or permit application by the person who owns or operates such food-related business or refer any delinquent fees to the Tax Collector for collection. The total amount due shall be the license or permit fee for such business.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 165, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 9, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 28, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 3, 1989.)

A.

A Public Health License or Permit may be issued pursuant to this Chapter to a corporation duly authorized to transact business in this State, or to a person operating under a fictitious name who has complied with all of the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code section 1790 et seq. or any statute superseding or taking the place of such code sections. Otherwise, all such licenses or permits shall be issued in the true name of the individual or individuals applying therefor. Except as above provided, no business so licensed or issued a permit may operate under any false or fictitious name.

B.

A Public Health License or Permit issued to a corporation shall designate such corporation by the exact name which appears in the articles of incorporation of such corporation.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 166, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 29, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 8, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 15, 1964.)

A.

The County Health Officer shall issue without fee a Public Health License or Permit to any blind person who otherwise would be entitled to such license or permit if such person files with the County Health Officer a certificate by a licensed physician and surgeon or by the California Department of Rehabilitation that such person is a blind person as those words are used in this Section.

B.

As used in this Section a "blind person" means a person having not more than ten (10) percent visual acuity in the better eye with correction.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 167, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 10, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 30, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 9, 1988; Ord. 8689 § 1, 1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 32, 1964.)

An activity for which a Public Health License or Permit is required by this Chapter shall be deemed to qualify for a no-fee license or permit if:

A.

The entity providing the activity complies with United States Code, Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3); and

B.

The activity which is being licensed or permitted exclusively provides:

Meals without charge to the recipient; or,

Housing without charge to the recipient or at reduced rents through Permanent Supportive Housing as that term is defined in Section 8.04.345; or,

Therapeutic services without charge to the recipient. For purposes of this Section 8.04.700, "therapeutic services" shall mean activities intended to treat an illness or disability.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 168, 2024; Ord. 2011-0042 § 61, 2011; Ord. 96-0069 § 32, 1996; Ord. 9127 § 1, 1966; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 33.1, 1964.)

A.

The County shall recover the cost of the County Health Officer's enforcement activities when they are otherwise not regulated by a Public Health License or Permit as listed in Section 8.04.720. The County shall also recover any reasonable costs that it may incur in connection with the collection of such fees.

B.

The fee shall be assessed when:

The County Health Officer has issued an official inspection report or notice of violation requiring correction of a condition found to exist on property owned, maintained or occupied by the person or persons liable for such condition; or

The County Health Officer has spent at least one (1) hour in attempting to obtain correction of the condition.

C.

The fee shall be determined in accordance with the Standard Hourly Billing Rate Schedule in Section 8.04.728, Subsection C.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 169, 2024; Ord. 2011-0042 § 62, 2011; Ord. 96-0069 § 33, 1996; Ord. 93-0055 § 6, 1993.)

Unless otherwise specified, the annual Public Health License or Permit fees required to be paid to perform or carry on, conduct or engage in any of the businesses, occupations, institutions or acts set forth in Section 8.04.720 within the area under the jurisdiction of the County Health Officer shall be as listed in Section 8.04.720.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 170, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 4, 1997; Ord. 96-0069 § 34, 1996; Ord. 12157 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 12136 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 12110 § 3 (part), 1980; Ord. 11931 § 1 (part), 1979; Ord. 11725 § 1 (part), 1978; Ord. 11524 § 4 (part), 1977; Ord. 11344 § 3 (part), 1976; Ord. 8609 Art. 3 § 101, 1964.)

In addition to paying the fee prescribed in Section 8.04.720, in order to perform or carry on, conduct or engage in any of the businesses, occupations, institutions, or acts set forth in Section 8.04.720 within the area under the jurisdiction of the County Health Officer, and as a condition of the continued validity of a Public Health License or Permit, all persons shall comply with all State statutes, orders, quarantines, rules, regulations, or directives relating to the public health.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 171, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 5, 1997.)

(Ord. 2024-0025 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2024-0008 § 172, 2024; Ord. 2022-0031 § 10, 2022; Ord. 2020-0008 § 39, 2020; Ord. 2019- 0003 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2018-0046 § 3, 2018; Ord. 2018-0037 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2018-0024 § 10, 2018; Ord. 2018-0011 § 4, 2018; Ord. 2017-0060 § 2, 2017; Ord. 2015-0065 § 6, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 16, 2014; Ord. 2013-0025 § 13, 2013; Ord. 2012- 0032 § 16, 2012; Ord. 2012-0012 § 6, 2012; Ord. 2011-0042 § 63, 2011; Ord. 2007-0118 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2007-0089 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2007-0088 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2006-0057 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2006-0004 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2005-0053 § 3, 2005; Ord. 2004- 0047 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2003-0061 § 1, 2003; Ord. 2002-0066 § 10, 2002; Ord. 2001-0069 § 1, 2001; Ord. 99-0039 § 10, 1999; Ord. 98-0037 § 2, 1998; Ord. 96-0069 § 35, 1996; Ord. 94-0060 § 1, 1994; Ord. 94-0052 § 13, 1994; Ord. 93-0055 § 7, 1993; Ord. 93-0009 § 2, 1993; Ord. 92-0078 § 2, 1992; Ord. 91-0098 § 9, 1991; Ord. 90-0149 § 6, 1990; Ord. 90-0090 § 1, 1990; Ord. 89-0080 § 4, 1989; Ord. 88-0106 § 11, 1988; Ord. 87-0064 § 1, 1987; Ord. 86-0099U § 1, 1986; Ord. 85-0111U § 1, 1985; Ord. 84-0099 § 1, 1984; Ord. 84-0097U § 1, 1984; Ord. 83-0157 § 2, 1983; Ord. 83-0116 § 2, 1983; Ord. 83-0054 § 1, 1983; Ord. 82-0148 § 2, 1982; Ord. 82-0079 § 1, 1982; Ord. 81-0055 § 1, 1981; Ord. 12301 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 12363 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 12258 §§ 4 and 5, 1980; Ord. 12157 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 12136 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 12110 § 3 (part), 1980; Ord. 12018 § 2, 1979; Ord. 11931 § 1 (part), 1979; Ord. 11725 § 1, 1978; Ord. 11545 § 3, 1977; Ord. 11544 §§ 4 and 5, 1977; Ord. 11524 § 4, 1977; Ord. 11355 § 3 (part), 1976; Ord. 11148 § 1, 1975; Ord. 11142 § 1, 1975; Ord. 10931 § 1, 1974; Ord. 10701 § 1, 1973; Ord. 10529 § 1, 1972; Ord. 10030 § 1 (part), 1970; Ord. 9803 § 4 (part), 1969; Ord. 9613 § 1, 1968; Ord. 9578 §§ 1, 6 (part), 7-9, 1968; Ord. 9354 §§ 3 (part) and 4, 1967; Ord. 9127 §§ 2 (part) and 3, 1966; Ord. 8852 §§ 5-7, 1965; Ord. 8848 §§ 7 (part), 8-14, 1967; Ord. 8713 § 2 (part), 1964; Ord. 8642 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 3 §§ 101.9-130, 1964.)

The schedule of Plan Check Fees to be paid at the time plans are submitted to the County Health Officer shall be as follows:

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 173, 2024; Ord. 2022-0031 § 11, 2022; Ord. 2018-0024 § 11, 2018; Ord. 2018-0011 § 5, 2018; Ord. 2017- 0060 § 2, 2017; Ord. 2015-0065 § 7, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 17, 2014; Ord. 2013-0025 § 14, 2013; Ord. 2012-0032 § 17, 2012; Ord. 2011-0042 § 64, 2011; Ord. 2007-0088 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2006-0057 § 2, 2006; Ord. 2005-0053 § 4, 2005; Ord. 2004-0047 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2003-0061 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2002-0066 § 11, 2002; Ord. 2001-0069 § 2, 2001; Ord. 99-0039 § 11, 1999; Ord. 93-0055 § 8, 1993; Ord. 92-0078 § 3, 1992; Ord. 91-0098 § 10, 1991; Ord. 90-0149 § 7, 1990; Ord. 90-0090 § 2, 1990; Ord. 88-0106 § 12, 1988; Ord. 87-0064 § 2, 1987; Ord. 86-0099U § 2, 1986; Ord. 85-0111U § 2, 1985; Ord. 84-0099 § 2, 1984; Ord. 84-0097U § 2, 1984; Ord. 83-0054 § 2, 1983; Ord. 82-0079 § 2, 1982; Ord. 12363 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 12188 § 2, 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 3 § 151, 1964.)

A.

Whenever another government jurisdiction requires a person to secure an inspection, evaluation, report, or approval by the County Health Officer, necessitating the County Health Officer to provide a service, such person shall pay a fee to offset the costs incurred by the County Health Officer as set forth in this Section.

B.

Any person who voluntarily seeks to secure, from the County Health Officer, an inspection, evaluation, report, approval, or other service not listed in Section 8.04.720 shall pay a fee to offset the costs incurred by the County Health Officer as set forth in this section.

C.

Requests for special services described in Subsections A and B of this section shall be made on forms provided for that person by the County Health Officer. Services provided by the County Health Officer that are not listed in Section 8.04.720 and that are not detailed in the Schedule of Service Charge in Subsection F, shall be charged in accordance with the following Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule. All applicable fees, as provided in this chapter, shall be paid at the time of application or request.

D.

The County Health Officer, upon request and in his or her discretion, may provide to a party requesting plan review an Expedited Construction Inspection. The initial Expedited Construction Inspection shall be completed within forty-eight (48) hours from receipt of payment of the fee. The fee charged shall be one-half (0.5) of the appropriate plan check fee and shall cover the cost of the initial and, if the County Health Officer deems it necessary, a final construction inspection. If a final construction inspection is deemed necessary, the party shall submit a separate request for such final construction inspection which shall be completed within forty-eight (48) hours from the time said request is received. Any additional construction inspections will be charged according to the Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule in Subsection C above.

E.

The County Health Officer, upon request and in his or her discretion, may provide to a party requesting an Expedited Plan Check Review Process. An Expedited Plan Check Review Process shall consist of the initial plan review to be completed within ten (10) working days from receipt of payment of the fee and one follow-up plan review, and upon separate request, an initial and, if the County Health Officer deems it necessary, a final construction inspection to be completed within forty-eight (48) hours from the time said request is received. A fee shall be charged at the rate of one and a half (1.5) times the appropriate plan check fee and shall cover the cost of the expedited initial and follow-up plan review and the expedited initial and final construction inspections. Any additional reviews or inspections will be charged according to the Standard Billing Hourly Rate Schedule in Subsection C above.

F.

The following is the Schedule of Service Charges for services provided by the County Health Officer. Failure to pay said fees constitutes a violation of this Section and may be prosecuted as such.

(Ord. 2024-0025 § 3, 2024; Ord. 2024-0008 § 174, 2024; Ord. 2020-0008 § 40, 2020; Ord. 2019-0003 § 5, 2019; Ord. 2018- 0024 § 12, 2018; Ord. 2018-0011 § 5, 2018; Ord. 2016-0065 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2015-0065 § 8, 2015; Ord. 2014-0038 § 18, 2014; Ord. 2013-0025 § 15, 2013; Ord. 2012-0032 § 18, 2012; Ord. 2012-0012 § 7, 2012; Ord. 2011-0042 § 65, 2011; Ord. 2007-0088 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2006-0057 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2005-0053 § 5, 2005; Ord. 2004-0047 § 3, 2004; Ord. 2003-0061 § 3, 2003; Ord. 2002-0066 § 12, 2002; Ord. 2001-0069 § 3, 2001; Ord. 99-0039 § 12, 1999; Ord. 98-0037 § 3, 1998.)

Each Public Health License and Permit shall state the person to whom, and the kind of business or businesses, the account identifier, and the location for which it is issued, and the date of issuance, the license or permit period for which it is issued, and shall refer to this Chapter and be signed by the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 175, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 11, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 36, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 13, 1988; Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 25, 1964.)

Every person having a Public Health License or Permit under the provisions of this Chapter shall produce and exhibit the same whenever requested to do so by any officer authorized to issue, inspect or collect licenses and permits.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 176, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 37, 1996; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 24, 1964.)

Every person having a Public Health License or Permit under the provisions of this Chapter and conducting, managing or carrying on a business or occupation at a fixed place of business, shall keep such license or permit posted and exhibited while in force in some conspicuous part of said place of business.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 177, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 38, 1996; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 2, 1964.)

A.

Upon issuance by the County Health Officer, the County Health Officer shall post at every Food Facility the Letter Grade Card or the Inspection Score Card as determined by the County Health Officer, so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the facility. "Clearly visible to the general public and to patrons" means:

Posted in the front window of the Food Facility within five (5) feet of the front door or posted in a display case mounted on the outside front wall of the Food Facility within five (5) feet of the front door;

Posted adjacent to the pass out window on a Mobile Food Facility, or on the customer service side of an unenclosed Mobile Food Facility; or

Posted in a location as directed and determined in the discretion of the County Health Officer to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.

B.

In the event that a Food Facility is operated in the same building or space as a separately licensed or permitted business, or in the event that a Food Facility shares a common patron entrance with such a separately licensed or permitted business, or in the event of both, the County Health Officer shall post the Letter Grade Card or the Inspection Score Card in the initial patron contact area, or in a location as determined in the discretion of the County Health Officer.

C.

The Letter Grade Card and the Inspection Score Card shall not be defaced, marred, reproduced, copied, camouflaged, hidden, or removed. It is unlawful to operate a Food Facility unless the Letter Grade Card or the Inspection Score Card as determined by the County Health Officer, is in place as set forth hereunder. Removal of the Letter Grade Card or the Inspection Score Card is a violation of this Chapter and may result in the suspension or revocation of the Public Health Permit and shall be punishable as specified in Section 8.04.930.

D.

Every Food Facility shall post a legibly lettered sign which displays the following information so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the facility:

Any public health concerns regarding this facility should be directed to the County of Los Angeles, Environmental Health office located at: ___________ (local office address and telephone number to be provided by the County Health Officer).

E.

The Food Official Inspection Report upon which the Letter Grade Card or the Inspection Score Card is based and all subsequent reports issued by the County Health Officer shall be maintained at the Food Facility and shall be available to the general public and to patrons for review upon request. The Food Facility shall keep the Food Official Inspection Report and all subsequent reports until such time as the County Health Officer completes the next Routine Inspection of the facility and issues a new Food Official Inspection Report.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 178, 2024; Ord. 2010-0045 § 10, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 6 (part), 1997.)

A Letter Grade Card or Inspection Score Card shall remain valid until the County Health Officer completes the next Routine Inspection of the Food Facility.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 179, 2024; Ord. 2010-0045 § 11, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 7 (part), 1997.)

Every person having such permit and not having a fixed place of business shall carry such permit with him at all times while carrying on the business or occupation for which same was granted.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 180, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 39, 1996; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 23, 1964.)

The County Health Officer may, when he deems necessary, issue in conjunction with any Public Health License or Permit required by this Chapter further identification in the form of a license plate, decal or gummed sticker. Upon issuance of same, he shall, in writing, advise the licensee or permittee as to where this identification is to be affixed.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 181, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 12, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 40, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 14, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 37, 1964.)

A.

Each food or drink vending machine shall have affixed thereon, in an accessible place, an identification plate made of durable material, setting forth the model number or symbol of the machine and the serial number identifying each machine.

B.

In addition, there shall be affixed to each food or drink Vending Machine a decal or other indication furnished by the County Health Officer that the required Public Health Permit fee has been paid for the current year.

C.

The operator of a food or drink Vending Machine Business shall maintain in its headquarters or principal place of business a current record or list by serial number of every such machine and its location within the area under the jurisdiction of the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 182, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 13, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 41, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 15, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 2 § 88, 1964.)

A.

A Cottage Food Operation whose potable water supply comes from a private well shall submit with their permit application sample results verifying the water supply meets at minimum the definition of a Transient Non-Community Water System standard, as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 116275(o) and standards set forth in the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 and 22. Sample results shall include nitrate, nitrite, and bacteriological water quality.

B.

A Cottage Food Operation whose permit or registration is initially approved shall complete water quality testing and also maintain the test results, which shall be made available for review by the County Health Officer during a routine inspection or complaint investigation. Water quality testing frequency shall be in accordance with Transient Non-Community Water System requirements and include:

Quarterly bacteriological testing.

Annual nitrate testing, unless the results are greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of the Maximum Contaminant Level ("MCL"), in which case testing shall be completed quarterly for one (1) year. If after one (1) year, no additional results are greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of the MCL, the testing may return to annually.

Nitrite testing every three (3) years, unless the results are greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of the MCL, in which case testing shall be completed quarterly for one (1) year. If after one (1) year, no additional results are greater than or equal to fifty (50) percent of the MCL, the testing may return to every three (3) years.

C.

Transactions at up to two (2) Compact Mobile Food Operations (CMFO) operated by a Cottage Food Operation shall not count towards the annual gross sales restrictions applicable to Cottage Food Operations as set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 113758.

(Ord. 2024-0025 § 4, 2024.)

A.

The owner/operator of a Mobile Food Facility or Mobile Support Unit shall complete a Mobile Food Facility Route Sheet, obtained from the County Health Officer, listing the complete address, telephone number, and arrival/departure times of each location where the retail food business is being conducted. The Mobile Facility Route Sheet shall be maintained on file at the Mobile Food Program. The owner/operator of a Mobile Food Facility or Mobile Support Unit shall notify the County Health Officer of any significant changes to the Mobile Food Facility Route Sheet within thirty (30) days. Failure to provide an accurate and current Mobile Food Facility Route Sheet may result in suspension or revocation of the Public Health License or Permit.

B.

The Commissary operator shall provide a current list of all Mobile Food Facilities that operate in conjunction with the Commissary to the County Health Officer every ninety (90) days.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 183, 2024.)

A.

Any Public Health Permit, once issued, is nontransferable. A Public Health Permit shall be valid only for the person, location, and type of activity approved at the time of issuance and, unless suspended or revoked for cause, for the time period indicated.

B.

A Public Health License shall be valid only for the person and type of activity approved at the time of issuance. Any Public Health License required by this Chapter may be transferred by the licensee upon application to the County Health Officer and under the following conditions:

Investigation by the County Health Officer determines the proposed facility and its method of operation will conform to all applicable laws and regulations;

The proposed facility remains within the same type of activity and the same category of operation as the original facility, as specified in Section 8.04.720; and

The transfer is not in conflict with any applicable law or regulation.

C.

The County may recover from the person transferring the Public Health License all reasonable costs that it incurs in connection with the transfer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 184, 2024; Ord. 98-0037 § 4, 1998; Ord. 96-0069 § 42, 1996; Ord. 94-0052 § 14, 1994; Ord. 88-0106 § 16, 1988; Ord. 11524 § 3, 1977; Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 35, 1964.)

If a Public Health License or Permit is issued to a partnership and the partnership is changed by the addition of new partners, the license or permit may be transferred to the new partnership if the new partnership makes application for such transfer in the same manner as for a new license or permit and pays a transfer fee of $10.00 to the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 185, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 14, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 43, 1996; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 36, 1964.)

Where, from such evidence as the County Health Officer sees fit to require, the County Health Officer finds that a Public Health License or Permit (whether in the form of a tag, plate, paper or card, sticker, or otherwise) has been lost, the County Health Officer shall issue a duplicate license or permit to the owner thereof upon payment of $20.00.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 186, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 15, 2014; Ord. 98-0037 § 5, 1998; Ord. 96-0069 § 44, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 11524 § 2, 1977; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 34, 1964.)

Every person having a Public Health License or Permit under the provisions of this Chapter shall report to the Department of Public Health the following changes of status to the business within fifteen (15) days of the change:

A.

Change of mailing address;

B.

Sale and/or transfer of ownership;

C.

Permanent closure or cessation of business.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 187, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 16, 2014; Ord. 98-0037 § 6, 1998.)

A.

Notwithstanding Section 8.04.640, if the applicant for a Public Health License or Permit under this Chapter shows to the satisfaction of the County Health Officer that because a business or occupation or other activity is of a seasonal nature, or because of statutory or ordinance regulations or restrictions, or because of acquisition by the public of the premises on which the occupation or business or other activity is situated, or because of similar reasons, such business, occupation or activity can only be carried on for a limited period of time, not more than three-quarters (¾) of a year, a license or permit may be issued for such period of time and the license or permit fee shall be the following fraction of the annual fee:

One-quarter of a year or less, one-fourth (¼);

More than one-quarter but not more than one-half (½) of a year, one-half (½);

More than one-half (½) but not more than three-quarters (¾) of a year, three-fourths (¾).

B.

Such license or permit may be issued for the limited period without regard to fiscal years.

C.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a swimming pool shall not be considered a seasonal activity.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 188, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 17, 2014; Ord. 2011-0042 § 66, 2011; Ord. 96-0069 § 45, 1996; Ord. 94- 0052 § 15, 1994; Ord. 88-0106 § 18, 1988; Ord. 11524 § 1, 1977; Ord. 10278 § 1, 1971; Ord. 9354 § 1 (part), 1967; Ord. 8696 § 1, 1964; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 17.5, 1964.)

A.

"Delinquency Date" means:

In the case of a license or permit renewal, the 32nd day of the applicable license or permit year;

In the case of a newly established business or activity for which a license or permit is required, the 61st day after the commencement of the business or activity;

In the case of an additional reinspection fee for a food-related business, the 32nd day after notice of additional reinspection fee is mailed or personally delivered to the person engaged in the food-related business.

B.

In the case of those businesses or activities which are the subject of a direct assessment pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter, delinquency date for County taxes collected on the secured roll.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 189, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 46, 1996; Ord. 89-0088 § 5, 1989; Ord. 12167 § 2 (part), 1980; Ord. 9803 § 1 (part), 1969; Ord. 8848 § 1 (part), 1965; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 18, 1964.)

If any fee required by Division 1 of this Title is not paid prior to the Delinquency Date, in addition to such fee, the licensee or permittee shall pay a penalty equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the fee or $50.00, whichever is greater, plus an additional amount equal to one and one-half (1½) percent of the license or permit fee owed for each month the fee plus penalties remain delinquent, commencing the first day of the first calendar month that begins at least sixty (60) days after the Delinquency Date.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 190, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 47, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 19, 1988; Ord. 12301 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 9803 § 1 (part), 1969; Ord. 8875 § 1, 1965; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19, 1964.)

A Community Event Organizer application or a Temporary Food Facility application shall be considered late if submitted less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of the event for which the application is submitted. Any application considered late shall be subjected to a penalty fee equal to twenty-five (25) percent of the permit fee or $50.00, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 191, 2024; Ord. 2012-0032 § 19, 2012.)

If the fee and penalty as described in Section 8.04.840 of this Chapter is not paid within ninety (90) days after the Delinquency Date, a certificate of lien may be recorded against the licensee or permittee as authorized by California Health and Safety Code section 101345.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 192, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 48, 1996; Ord. 12301 § 2 (part), 1981; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.2, 1964.)

Upon recordation of a certificate of lien described in Section 8.04.842, an additional penalty fee of $15.00 shall be paid by the licensee or permittee.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 193, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 49, 1996; Ord. 12301 § 2 (part), 1981; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.3, 1964.)

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.04.840, any fee required by this Chapter which is not paid prior to the Delinquency Date and is included as a direct assessment pursuant to Part 3 of this Chapter, shall bear the same penalty as delinquent taxes on the secured tax roll.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 194, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 50, 1996; Ord. 12167 § 1 (part), 1980; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 19.1, 1964.)

The County Health Officer shall collect the license and permit fees and penalties under this Chapter when the County Health Officer receives the application for a license or permit, and perform such other duties as are prescribed by this Chapter.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 195, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 18, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 51, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 20, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 28, 1964.)

The County Health Officer shall maintain an accounting of all issued health licenses and permits for both tracking and audit purposes. The County Health Officer shall number and sign all licenses and permits.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 196, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 19, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 52, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 21, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 26, 1964.)

The County Health Officer shall deposit in the Environmental Health trust fund in the County treasury all license and permit fees and penalties collected.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 197, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 20, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 53, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 22, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 29, 1964.)

In the event a discrepancy exists between the amount of the fee paid and the amount of the fee due, resulting in an underpayment or an overpayment of the fee in the amount of $10.00, or less, the County Health Officer may accept and record such underpayment or overpayment without other notification to the licensee or permittee or the license or permit applicant.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 198, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 22, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 55, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 24, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 38, 1964.)

A.

The County Health Officer may refund to the licensee or permittee all moneys collected because of excess, erroneous, or double payment, if the licensee or permittee files a proper claim.

B.

Whenever Public Health License or Permit fees are reduced during the calendar year and made retroactive because the Board of Supervisors finds that the higher fee was not legally justified, and whenever the applicant has paid a higher fee than that required because the applicant has paid prior to the beginning of the license or permit period and subsequent to such payment the fee has been reduced, the County Health Officer shall upon the presentation of a refund claim, make refunds as follows:

Apply the payment to the newly established fee; and

Remit the remainder to the licensee or permittee.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 199, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 23, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 56, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 25, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 31, 1964.)

The Tax Collector may, in the name of the County of Los Angeles, as plaintiff, bring suit for the recovery of any delinquent license or permit fee imposed against any person required by this Chapter to procure a license or permit to engage in any

business as defined in this Chapter, who carries on or attempts to carry on such business without such license or permit.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 200, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 24, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 57, 1996; Ord. 88-0106 § 26, 1988; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 27, 1964.)

A.

Violation of this Chapter is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this Chapter is committed, continued or permitted, makes such violation a separate offense.

B.

Any violation of Title 8 or of Division 104, Part 7, Chapter 11.7, by an operator or employee of a Compact Mobile Food Operation shall be subject to the administrative fines as indicated in California Health and Safety Code section 114368.8.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 201, 2024; Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 10, 1964.)

No person shall engage in, conduct, manage or carry on any business or other activity for which a license or permit is required by this Chapter if:

A.

The person does so without having, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, procured a license or permit to do so and paid the fee required; or

B.

If such license or permit has expired, been suspended, revoked, or denied.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 202, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 58, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 6, 1989.)

A.

A violation of Section 8.04.932 is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, or imprisonment in the County jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both. Such fine shall not be more than $500.00, and shall:

For the first violation, not be less than $100.00;

For the second and any subsequent violation, be $500.00.

B.

This Section shall not apply to a Compact Mobile Food Operation as defined in California Health and Safety Code section 114368.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 203, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 59, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 7, 1989.)

Any person violating Section 8.04.932 may be enjoined from such violation by any court of competent jurisdiction. The remedy provided by this Section is cumulative to any other remedy provided by law.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 204, 2024; Ord. 96-0069 § 60, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 8, 1989.)

Any person who intentionally violates any injunction issued pursuant to Section 8.04.936 shall be liable for a civil penalty collected by the County Health Officer not to exceed $500.00 for each violation.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 205, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 25, 2014; Ord. 89-0080 § 9, 1989.)

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.

(Ord. 8609 Art. 1 § 8, 1964.)

A.

Any person who violates Section 8.04.932 shall be liable for a civil penalty recoverable in a civil action by the County Health Officer:

In an amount not less than $100.00 for the first violation; and

In an amount not less than $500.00 for the second and any subsequent violation.

B.

The remedies provided in Section 8.04.934 and by this Section are mutually exclusive.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 206, 2024; Ord. 2014-0024 § 26, 2014; Ord. 96-0069 § 61, 1996; Ord. 89-0080 § 10, 1989.)

A.

Upon issuance of a written notice of suspension or revocation of the Public Health Permit by the County Health Officer, the County Health Officer shall post a Notice of Closure at the Food Facility so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons.

B.

Upon issuance of the written notice of suspension or revocation of the Public Health Permit by the County Health Officer, the Food Facility shall immediately close to the general public and to patrons and shall discontinue all operations until the Public Health Permit has been reissued or reinstated by order of the County Health Officer or until the facility no longer operates as a Food Facility.

C.

The Notice of Closure shall remain posted until removed by the County Health Officer. Removal of the Notice of Closure by any person other than the County Health Officer or the refusal of a Food Facility to close upon issuance of the written notice

of suspension of the Public Health Permit is a violation of this Chapter and may result in the suspension or revocation of the Food Facility's Public Health Permit and shall be punishable as specified in Section 8.04.930.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 207, 2024; Ord. 2010-0045 § 12, 2010; Ord. 97-0071 § 8 (part), 1997.)

Where the conduct consisting of a violation of Section 8.04.932 or 8.04.938 is of a continuing nature, each day of such conduct is a separate and distinct violation.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 208, 2024; Ord. 89-0080 § 11, 1989.)

Any Public Health Permit issued pursuant to this Chapter may be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedures set forth in California Health and Safety Code section 113950 et seq.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 209, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 6, 1997.)

A.

Any Public Health License issued pursuant to this Chapter may be suspended or revoked by the County Health Officer for a violation of this Code or the California Health and Safety Code, or both. Any business or occupation for which the Public Health License has been suspended or revoked shall close and remain closed until the license has been reinstated or reissued.

B.

Whenever the County Health Officer finds that a business or occupation is not in compliance with the requirements of this Code, or the California Health and Safety Code, or both, a written notice to comply shall be issued to the licensee. If the licensee fails to comply, the County Health Officer shall issue to the licensee a notice setting forth the acts or omissions with which the licensee is charged and informing the licensee of a right to a hearing, if requested, to show cause why the licensee's Public Health License should not be suspended or revoked. A written request for a hearing shall be made by the licensee within fifteen (15) calendar days after service of the notice. A failure to request said hearing within fifteen (15) calendar days after service of the notice shall be deemed a waiver of the right to a hearing. When circumstances warrant, the hearing officer may order a hearing at a reasonable time within this 15-day period to expedite the Public Health License suspension or revocation process. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of a written request for a hearing. Upon written request of the licensee, the hearing officer may postpone any hearing date, if circumstances warrant such action.

C.

The hearing officer shall issue a written notice of decision to the licensee within five working days following the hearing. In the event of suspension or revocation, the notice shall specify the acts or omissions with which the licensee is charged and shall state the items and extent of the suspension or shall state that the licensee's Public Health License has been revoked.

D.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, if any immediate danger to the public health or safety is found or is reasonably suspected, unless the danger is immediately corrected, the County Health Officer may immediately suspend the licensee's Public Health License and order the business or occupation immediately closed, pending a determination of any request for hearing made by the licensee pursuant to Subsection D.2, below. Immediate danger to the public health or safety shall include any condition, based upon inspection findings or other evidence, that can cause, or is reasonably suspected of causing, infection or disease transmission, or any known or reasonably suspected hazardous condition.

Whenever a Public Health License is suspended as the result of an immediate danger to the public health or safety, the County Health Officer shall issue to the licensee a notice setting forth the acts or omissions with which the licensee is charged, specifying the sections of this Code or California Health and Safety Code, or both, allegedly violated, and informing the licensee of the right to a hearing.

At any time within fifteen (15) calendar days of service of a notice pursuant to Subsection D, the licensee may request, in writing, a hearing before a hearing officer to show cause why the Public Health License suspension is not warranted. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of a request for a hearing. A failure to request a hearing within fifteen (15) calendar days shall be deemed a waiver of the right to such hearing.

E.

The County Health Officer may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, modify, suspend, or revoke a Public Health License for serious or repeated violations of this Code or the California Health and Safety Code, or both, or for interference in the performance of the duty of the County Health Officer.

F.

A Public Health License may be reinstated, or a new Public Health License issued, if the County Health Officer determines that conditions which prompted the suspension or revocation no longer exist.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 210, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 7, 1997.)

All persons shall obey all rules, regulations, orders or directives of the County Health Officer. Any person who, after notice, violates, or who, upon demand of the County Health Officer, refuses or neglects to conform to any rule, regulation, order or directive prescribed by the County Health Officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine, or imprisonment in the County jail for a period not exceeding six months, or both. Such fine shall not be more than $500.00, and shall:

A.

For the first violation, not be less than $100.00;

B.

For the second and any subsequent violation, be $500.00.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 211, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 8, 1997.)

Any person who, after notice, violates, or who, upon demand of the County Health Officer, refuses or neglects to conform to any rule, regulation, order or directive prescribed by the County Health Officer, may be enjoined from such violation by any court of competent jurisdiction. The remedy provided by this Section is cumulative to any other remedy provided by law. A civil action to enforce the provision of this Section may be brought by the County Counsel, the District Attorney, or any person directly affected by the failure to comply with the rule, regulation, order, or directive of the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 2024-0008 § 212, 2024; Ord. 97-0055 § 9, 1997.)

A.

Provisions of this chapter related to the application and procurement of children's camp registration and permits shall be effective January 1, 2023.

B.

Enforcement for failure to comply with provisions of this chapter related to children's camp registration and permits shall commence on March 1, 2023.

(Ord. 2022-0031 § 12, 2022.)