Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-559    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 7/16/2026 Meeting Body Council Public Works & Health Committee
On agenda: 8/11/2026 Final action: 8/11/2026
Enactment date: 8/11/2026 Enactment #: ORD 2026-046
Title: Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 24.03, Food Service Rules and Regulations
Indexes: Health and Safety
Attachments: 1. Agenda Bill Master Report, 2. Adopted Ordinance 2026-046, 3. Adopted Ordinance 2026-046strike, 4. Staff Memo, 5. Proposed Ordinance
Related files: AB2026-504
Department Health Department

Primary Contact Email:    nervin@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Ordinance amending Whatcom County Code 24.03, Food Service Rules and Regulations

 

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The purpose of the proposed amendments to WCC 24.03 is to adopt language in Exhibit A to update references and definitions, remove outdated language and amend permit suspension language to support a more educational and less punitive approach for retail food establishment regulation.