CA SB1486

Requires retail food facility chains (19+ locations with same name and substantially similar menu) that offer seafood to disclose the scientific common name, country of origin, and whether it was wild-caught or farm-raised on a display, brochure, or menu insert readily available to consumers.

Mandates drive-through menu boards display a statement that seafood information is available upon request if the facility offers seafood items on the board.

Establishes violations as infractions with fines of $50-$500 for first offense, $100-$1,000 for second violation within five years, and $250-$2,500 for third or subsequent violations within five years; alternatively allows civil penalties in the same amounts.

Exempts food facilities from liability if they received false or inaccurate information from wholesalers, seafood distributors, or other seafood suppliers.

Designates enforcement to the state department and local health agencies pursuant to existing California Retail Food Code enforcement procedures.