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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
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