TITLE V—SANITATION & HEALTH

CHAPTER 1—GENERAL SANITATION

ARTICLE 1—FOODSTUFFS

Sec. 5000 Compliance required.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, their employees or agents, to engage in the handling, manufacture or sale of foodstuffs intended for human consumption, except in compliance with the conditions hereafter specified.

Sec. 5001 Permit required.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, their servants or employees to maintain or operate within any building or other place in which food or drink is prepared for sale, produced, manufactured, packed, store, or otherwise disposed of, or to vend or peddle from any wagon or other vehicle, or from any basket, hand steamer, street stand, any food product whether simple or compound, or a mixture which is sold or otherwise disposed of for human consumption within the City of Arcata without having first obtained a permit issued by the local Health Officer, signed by the Health Officer or his duly appointed representative in and for said City of Arcata, that first the premises are in a sanitary condition and that all proper arrangements for carrying on the business without injury to the public health have been complied with; said permit when issued shall be kept displayed in a prominent place on the premises of the establishment, stand, vehicle, wagon or peddler for which or whom it is issued and is not transferable without the consent of the local Health Officer or his duly appointed representative.

Sec. 5003 Permit renewal.

The permit provided for in Section 5001 of this Article, shall be valid for one (1) year from date of issue; after said period of one (1) year has elapsed a new permit shall be applied for in the same manner and under the same conditions as the original permit. A permit may be at any time revoked for cause after a hearing by the local Health Officer.

Sec. 5008 Permit fee.

Permit and inspection fees shall be in the amounts and payable at such times and manner as shall be provided under the laws of the County or the State.

Sec. 5009 Fees payable.

All inspection fees are payable when due to the local Health Officer or his designated representative, and if not paid within thirty (30) days after same becomes due, ten percent (10%) shall be added thereto as a penalty for nonpayment, and fifteen percent (15%) shall be added after expiration of sixty (60) days after becoming due and twenty- five percent (25%) shall be added after expiration of ninety (90) days.