Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code to: 1) eliminate Department of Public Health permit requirement for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities; 2) eliminate the food facility surcharge and certain fees for agricultural inspections; 3) establish fees for regulatory compliance activities for solid waste facilities, refuse service for commercial and residential properties, and licensing of refuse collectors; 4) establish regulatory fee for food safety classes and food safety examinations; 5) increase existing regulatory fees for agricultural inspections, and hazardous waste management; 6) increase penalties for violations of tobacco sales ordinances by tobacco retailers; and 7) decrease fees for certified farmers’ market permits.

The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, which included a request for changes to the Environmental Health Permit, Fee, and Penalties.

The Mayor's Office requested a 30-day waiver for the legislation related to environmental health fees as part of the budget submission.

The President of the Board waived the 30-day rule for the legislation, allowing it to be considered sooner.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee held a public hearing to discuss the proposed ordinance amending various codes related to environmental health.

The committee amended the ordinance to include additional provisions and recommended it for passage.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which included various amendments regarding health permits and fees.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the changes to the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code.