§ 8.10.020. Permit/license.  


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  • A.

    It is unlawful for any person to operate any type of food service establishment in Porter County, without possessing a valid permit/license issued by the Porter County health officer. Such permit/license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food service establishment. Only persons who comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit/license. The permit/license for a full service food service establishment and a limited food service establishment shall be for a term of one year beginning January 1st and expiring December 31st of the same year and shall be renewed annually. The permit/license for a seasonal food service establishment shall be for a term not to exceed six continuous months during any calendar year. The permit/license for a temporary food service establishment shall be for a period of time not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Any permit/license issued by the health officer shall contain the name and address of the person to whom the permit is granted, the address of the premises for which the same is issued, and such pertinent data as may be required by the health officer.

    B.

    A separate food service establishment permit shall be required for each food service establishment operated or to be operated by any person. A permit/license issued under this chapter is not transferable.

    C.

    A permit/license shall be issued to any person on application after inspection and approval by the health officer; provided, that the food service establishment complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter.

    D.

    No permit/license or renewal thereof shall be denied or revoked on arbitrary or capricious grounds.

(Ord. 99-16 § 2)