Health and Safety Code section 113739.1

(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.

Source: Section 113739.1, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=113739.­1.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 113739.1’s source at ca​.gov