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Public Health Rules in Spokane County, WA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Spokane County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Spokane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Food Handler Certification

Any temporary tent structure used for an assembly, fair, revival or festival in unincorporated Spokane County needs a permit under SCC 3.18, and if food or drink is served, every food handler working the event must carry a food handlers' permit card issued by the county health officer under SCC 3.18.100. The health officer separately inspects the site's sanitary facilities before the tent opens.

Food Handler Permit Cards at Spokane County Tent Events

Some Restrictions

SCC 3.18.100

(a)The county health officer shall make an inspection to determine if provision has been made for satisfactory sanitary facilities on or near the premises on which the structure is maintained or is to be maintained.(b)Quality of food and drink, and methods of service of food and drink, shall meet the lawful requirements of the county health officer, and food handlers shall have food handlers' p...

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