Section 114371.

Certified farmers' markets shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a) All food shall be stored at least six inches off the floor or ground or under any other conditions that are approved.

(b) Food preparation is prohibited at certified farmers' markets with the exception of food samples. Distribution of food samples may occur provided that the following sanitary conditions exist:

(1) Samples shall be kept in approved, clean, covered containers.

(2) All food samples shall be distributed by the producer in a sanitary manner.

(3) Clean, disposable plastic gloves shall be used when cutting food samples.

(4) Food intended for sampling shall be washed or cleaned in another manner of any soil or other material by potable water in order that it is wholesome and safe for consumption.

(5) Notwithstanding Section 114205, potable water shall be available for handwashing and sanitizing as approved by the enforcement agency.

(6) Potentially hazardous food samples shall be maintained at or below 45ºF and shall be disposed of within two hours after cutting.

(7) Wastewater shall be disposed of in a facility connected to the public sewer system or in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.

(8) Utensils and cutting surfaces shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable, or single-use articles shall be utilized.

(c) Approved toilet and handwashing facilities shall be available within 200 feet travel distance of the premises of the certified farmers' market or as approved by the enforcement officer.

(d) No live animals, birds, or fowl shall be kept or allowed within 20 feet of any area where food is stored or held for sale. This subdivision does not apply to guide dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs when used in the manner specified in Section 54.1 of the Civil Code.

(e) All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in a manner approved by the enforcement officer.

(f) Notwithstanding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 114294), vendors selling food adjacent to, and under the jurisdiction and management of, a certified farmers' market may store, display, and sell from a table or display fixture apart from the mobile food facility in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.

(g) Temporary food facilities may be operated as a separate community event adjacent to and in conjunction with certified farmers' markets that are operated as a community event. The organization in control of the event at which one or more temporary food facilities operate shall comply with Section 114381.1.

(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 571, Sec. 61. Effective October 11, 2009.)