California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §110960: Except as provided in Section 113995, it is unlawful for any person to transport, hold, or display any potentially hazardous refrigerated food at any temperature above 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

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It is unlawful to transport, hold, or display potentially hazardous refrigerated food above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, except as allowed by Section 113995.

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Except as provided in Section 113995, it is unlawful for any person to transport, hold, or display any potentially hazardous refrigerated food at any temperature above 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

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