§ 26-2-440. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Administration” means the United States Food and Drug Administration. “Department” means the Georgia Department of Agriculture. “Federal act” means the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 301, et seq. History. Code 1981, § 26-2-440 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 215, § 1/HB 176; Ga. […]
§ 26-2-390. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Nonprofit food sales and food service” means the temporary sale or service of food items by an organization at an event sponsored by a county, municipality, or organization or the temporary sale of food items by an organization if such sale is sponsored by a religious, charitable, or […]
§ 26-2-391. Permits for Nonprofit Food Sales and Food Service at Events; Duration of Permit; Issuance of Subsequent Permits
A county or municipality shall be authorized to issue permits for the operation of nonprofit food sales and food service at events sponsored by the county, municipality, or an organization. For any permit issued pursuant to this Code section to be valid, the event must be held on property belonging to the sponsoring county, municipality, […]
§ 26-2-392. Standards for Food, Labeling, and Containers; Protection From Contamination; Temperature; Prohibited Foods; Utensils and Equipment; Ice; Transport to Other Location; Reuse at Another Event; Handwashing Facilities; Unapproved Facilities; Use of Offsite Kitchens
This Code section applies to food items prepared and offered for sale or service by organizations at events covered under this article. Food shall be in sound condition, free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with all laws relating to […]
§ 26-2-393. Enforcement of Article
The county or municipality issuing a permit for the operation of a nonprofit food sales and food service event shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of this article and any party whose property is used for the operation of a nonprofit food sales or food service event without such party’s consent may seek legal […]
§ 26-2-410. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Meat” means the carcass or any part of any carcass of any animal or any by-product thereof in any form. “Mobile vehicle” means any vehicle that is mobile and includes land vehicles, air vehicles, and water vehicles. “Poultry” means domestic fowl including, but not limited to, water fowl […]
§ 26-2-411. Licensing and Inspection of Mobile Vehicles
Any person who sells, displays for sale, or offers for sale at retail any fresh or frozen meat, poultry, or seafood in, on, or from a mobile vehicle shall prominently display in such mobile vehicle a current and valid license issued by the Department of Agriculture. Such license shall be issued by the department following […]
§ 26-2-412. Rules and Regulations
The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purpose of this article. History. Code 1981, § 26-2-412 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 1377, § 1.
§ 26-2-372. Permits — Issuance; Suspension, Revocation, or Denial; Notice and Hearing
The Department of Public Health, or county boards of health acting as agents of the department, shall have the power and authority to issue permits to operate food service establishments and to suspend or revoke such permits in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated as provided for in this article. When, in […]
§ 26-2-317. Traveling Fish Dealers; Equipment
No person shall be permitted as a traveling fish dealer to conduct a business in this state unless he is so equipped with refrigerated and insulated containers and unless his vehicle is so equipped with proper refrigeration or insulation as to provide adequate safeguards to prevent the sale of unsanitary products. History. Ga. L. 1937-38, […]