It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or conduct a restaurant or food establishment or to sell, offer for sale, distribute or have in possession for sale or distribution any food or drink intended for human consumption in the City, unless possessing a permit to do so from the Health Officer and paying the permit fee required to be paid by this chapter. No permit shall be required of any food processing, cannery or other food establishment licensed by the California State Department of Health, by the Bureau of Meat Inspection of the California State Department of Agriculture, or by the Meat Inspection Division of the United States Department of Agriculture.
(Ord. 4, Art. 2 § 1, 1955)