Requirements, by state.
Food Handler requirements by state — certificate validity, who pays, and county rules.
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Texas
Certificate valid: 2 years
Employer pays: Not required by law
County rules: Applies statewide
View requirements →California
Certificate valid: 3 years
Employer pays: Required (SB 476)
County rules: 4 counties to know about
View requirements →New Mexico
Certificate valid: 3 years
Employer pays: Not required by law
County rules: Applies statewide
View requirements →Florida
Certificate valid: 3 years
Employer pays: Not required by law
County rules: Applies statewide
View requirements →Arizona
Certificate valid: 3 years
Employer pays: Not required by law
County rules: 2 counties to know about
View requirements →West Virginia
Certificate valid: 3 years
Employer pays: Not required by law
County rules: Applies statewide
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