Section 112800 Of Article 5. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 5.

. No person shall permit another to operate a steam-controlled retort used in the commercial canning industry for the sterilization of food products, unless the latter first obtains a permit from the department. The department may pass upon and determine the qualifications of the applicant with a view to the preservation of the public health. Any permit granted is revocable by the department whenever in its judgment the public health requires such action.