SUPERVISOR INGRAM SUBJECT: Discussion and direction to staff regarding Cottage Food Operator Program Fees. FISCAL IMPACT: Cost neutral or less than 100% cost recovery. Fee revenue in the amount of approximately $1,600 annually for Cottage Food Operator A permits ($110 each) and $2,600 from Cottage Food Operator B permits ($200 each). Fee charged for recovering county costs as the Local Enforcement Agency responsible for implementing the state mandate on Cottage Food Operators pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 114365 of the California Retail Food Code. ACTION REQUESTED: Various options, including but not limited to: 1) Receive Information and No Action; or 2) direct staff to initiate the process to repeal and replace section(s) of the Lassen County Code pertaining to Cottage Food Operator Program Fees; and/or 3) provide direction to staff.

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Introduced

February 10, 2025

Passed

February 18, 2025

Where it was heard

Board of Supervisors Feb 18, 2025 denied