Policy Database
Local Policy
Watsonville,
California
Requiring new restaurants and encouraging existing restaurants to participate in the "Healthy Eating Options Program," which involves offering a minimum number of healthy eating menu options
Watsonville, Cal., Zoning Code § 14-29
Last Visited 4/8/26
Policy Summary
The law requires new restaurants and encourages existing restaurants to participate in a Healthy Eating Options Program, which involves offering a minimum number of healthy eating menu options. Restaurants that choose to offer more healthy eating menu options than the minimum, can qualify for award recognition.
State
California
Jurisdiction Name
Watsonville
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
50k-200k
Legal Strategies
- Creates an incentive for a change
- Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
- Nutrition
- Policymaking Process