Here's a taste of what the great nanny state of California has been up to in its last legislative session -- in lieu of passing a budget.  Beware.  If California really is one step ahead of the rest of the nation, this is a glimpse of the regulatory silliness we all have to look forward to.Last week, in the midst of a routine visit to our restaurant by our intrepid health inspector, she asked us what we planned to do about complying with the new Food Preparer Safety law.  It seems that our super-hero governor had just signed a bill requiring all persons involved in preparing and serving food to pass a food safety course and obtain a certification card good for three years.  This bill passed the legislature with only 2 dissenting votes.  It had the support of our restaurant lobby group, the California Restaurant Association.  With their cover, Republicans apparently felt free to vote for yet another absurd and expensive regulatory measure. ...(Read Full Post)