8006(1)

STORES — groceries — retail

Classification Code

8006(1)

Latest Pure Premium Rate
$3.59
Pure Premium Rate Effective Date
Industry Group

Phraseology

STORES — groceries — retail

Footnote

This classification applies to stores primarily (over 50% of gross receipts) engaged in the sale of grocery items, including but not limited to fresh or frozen produce, dairy products, cereals, canned goods, frozen foods, bread, condiments, herbal spices or flavorings, baking supplies, flour, soft drinks, coffee, tea, delicatessen style meats, salads, and cheeses. This classification includes the preparation or serving of delicatessen style meats, cheeses, sandwiches, salads or the preparation and sale of coffee, tea and other nonalcoholic beverages.

The following departments shall be separately classified:

  • Fresh meat (cutting or wrapping)
  • Bakery
  • Hot food (preparation or serving)

For purposes of determining gross receipts, only the portion of lottery ticket sales identified by the California State Lottery as commission shall be included in the calculation. Refer to Section IV, Rule 5, Stores.

Stores engaged in the sale of grocery, snack and convenience items, having less than 5,000 square feet devoted to the display and sale of merchandise and open after 11:00 PM any night of the week shall be classified as 8061, Stores — convenience.

Stores engaged in the sale of gasoline or automobile services shall be classified in accordance with Section IV, Rule 5, Stores.

Approved Pure Premium Rates

Effective Date Pure Premium Rate Note
$3.59 New/Renewal
$3.57 New/Renewal
$3.68 New/Renewal

Previous Phraseology and Footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:

STORES — groceries — retail

Footnote:

This classification applies to stores primarily (over 50% of gross receipts) engaged in the sale of grocery items, including but not limited to fresh or frozen produce, dairy products, cereals, canned goods, frozen foods, bread, condiments, herbal spices or flavorings, baking supplies, flour, soft drinks, coffee, tea, delicatessen style meats, salads, and cheeses.

The following departments shall be separately classified:

  • Fresh meat (cutting or wrapping)
  • Bakery
  • Hot food (preparation or serving)

For purposes of determining gross receipts, only the portion of lottery ticket sales identified by the California State Lottery as commission shall be included in the calculation. Refer to Section IV, Rule 5, Stores.

Stores engaged in the sale of grocery, snack and convenience items, having less than 5,000 square feet devoted to the display and sale of merchandise and open after 11:00 PM any night of the week shall be classified as 8061, Stores — convenience.

Stores engaged in the sale of gasoline or automobile services shall be classified in accordance with Section IV, Rule 5, Stores.