AB 1915: Accelerated restaurant equipment permitting approval: retail food safety.

This bill aims to improve restaurant regulations in California by establishing a streamlined approval process for like-for-like equipment installations. A local building department will review and approve or deny permit applications within 10 business days, with the plan deemed approved if no decision is made within that timeframe. The bill also exempts certain types of equipment installations from environmental impact reports and requires contractors to indemnify the local agency for damages arising from construction. The bill makes changes to food safety standards, including requirements for handwashing facilities, refrigeration units, and grease traps. It also revises the definition of "limited food preparation" and exempts certain types of establishments from certain food safety standards. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of crimes related to food safety and imposes a state-…