Public Health Rules in Kings County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Kings County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Syringe Disposal
Kings County requires licensed tattoo shops to dispose of used needles and other sharps waste in rigid, puncture-resistant, leak-resistant containers under Sec. 15-113(18); the code has no separate household or needle-exchange rule.
Kings County Tattoo Shop Sharps Disposal
Some RestrictionsKings County Code § 15-113(18)
The tattooing shop shall have proper facilities for the disposition of waste materials. Any sharps waste as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 117755 shall be separately disposed of in a rigid, puncture resistant container which when sealed is leak resistant and cannot be reopened without great difficulty.(19)Hand brushes, fingernail files: Each tattoo artist shall be provided with indiv...
Food Handler Certification
Anyone handling, serving or preparing food in a Kings County restaurant, bakery or similar establishment for more than 15 working days must hold a county health officer-issued food handler's card.
Kings County Food Handler's Card Rule
Some RestrictionsKings County Code § 11-17
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the handling, serving, preparation or storage of food or drink in any bakery, butcher shop, restaurant, hotel, fountain, tavern or other eating or drinking place in the county, or in the sanitizing of utensils in any of the foregoing establishments for a period of time longer than 15 working days, or for any food establishment operator to employ ...
Public Health Rules by City in Kings County
1 cities in Kings County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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