HSC § 113739.1

(a) “Catering operation” means a food service that is conducted by a permanent food facility approved for food preparation where food is served, or limited food preparation is conducted, at a location other than its permitted location, in either of the following circumstances:

(1) As part of a contracted offsite food service event.

(2) When operating in conjunction with a host facility with direct food sales.

(b) “Catering operation” shall not include either of the following:

(1) Food ordered as takeout or delivery from a food facility, where the food is provided to the consumer for self-service.

(2) A food facility that is participating as part of a community event.