EnactedFiled Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor: Esmeralda Soria (D)
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Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 960, Statutes of 2026.
Sep 30, 2026
Summary
The bill requires anyone commercially manufacturing, processing, or packing acidified or low‑acid foods to register with the state health department, obtain a validated scheduled process from a qualified processing authority, and pay an extra $350 annual fee. It also establishes a new Food Safety Fund to finance inspections, replaces the old Cannery Inspection Fund, and defines penalties for non‑compliance.
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