§ 113977

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(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.

(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 96, Sec. 18. Effective July 20, 2007.)

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