§ 21-27-1. Definitions. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the following definitions apply to this chapter: (1) “Approved” means approved by the director. (2) “Commissary” means an operating base location to which a mobile food establishment or transportation vehicle returns regularly for such things as food preparation, food storage, vehicle and equipment cleaning, discharging […]
§ 21-27-10. Registration of food businesses. (a) No person shall operate a food business as defined in § 21-27-1 unless he or she annually registers the business with the state director of health; provided, that food businesses conducted by nonprofit organizations, hospitals, public institutions, farmers markets, roadside farm stands, or any municipality shall be exempt […]
§ 21-27-11. Certification of managers in food safety. In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public there shall be a certification procedure for managers in food safety and requiring the employment of managers certified in food safety by food establishments. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § 1.
§ 21-27-11.1. Definitions applicable to §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13. As used in §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13: (1) “Bed and breakfast” establishment means an owner-occupied residence providing accommodations for a charge to the public in operation for more than ten (10) nights in a twelve (12) month period. Breakfast may be provided only to guests. The […]
§ 21-27-11.10. Suspension or revocation of certification/training required. Manager certification in food safety may be suspended or revoked for repeated violations of the rules and regulations of the state pertaining to food establishments or for preventing health department personnel from performing their duty. The individual shall surrender the certificate to the division when certification has […]
§ 21-27-11.11. Administrative fines. The division, after due notice and after opportunity for a hearing, shall have the right to levy administrative fines of up to five hundred dollars ($500) against any manager certified in food safety or food establishment who violates the provisions of the rules and regulations governing food establishments. History of Section.P.L. […]
§ 21-27-11.12. Receipts. The proceeds of any fees and administrative fines collected pursuant to the provisions of §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13 shall be deposited as general revenues. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 56.
§ 21-27-11.13. Enforcement. The director of health, or the director’s authorized agents, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § 1.
§ 21-27-11.2. Application for certification. Any person who shall desire to be certified in food safety shall submit in writing, on any forms as provided by the division, an application for certification that shall be accompanied by an application fee as set forth in § 23-1-54, together with any other credentials that the rules and […]
§ 21-27-11.3. Qualifications for certification. Qualification for certification pursuant to §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.4, shall be successful completion of an examination and a training course as defined in the regulations. The regulation may include a provision for acceptance of prior training and experience in lieu of a training course for managers currently employed in the […]
§ 21-27-11.4. Use of “manager certified in food safety”. No person shall use the title “manager certified in food safety” or in any way, represent themselves as a “manager certified in food safety” unless they shall hold a current certificate as provided in § 21-27-11.2. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § 1.
§ 21-27-11.5. Recertification — Renewal. Every holder of a certificate issued pursuant to these sections shall, every five (5) years, present evidence to the division of continued eligibility as established by regulations. All certificates issued pursuant to these sections shall expire every five (5) years on a date as established in the rules and regulations […]
§ 21-27-11.6. Requirements of food establishments. (a) Food establishments which prepare potentially hazardous foods shall employ at least one fulltime manager certified in food safety. Establishments who employ ten (10) or more full-time equivalent employees directly involved in food preparation shall be required to employ two (2) managers certified in food safety. Establishments who primarily […]
§ 21-27-11.7. Issuance of certification. The division shall certify managers in food safety who have met the requirements in §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13 and in the rules and regulations. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § 1.
§ 21-27-11.8. Exemptions. The provisions of §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13 shall not apply to: (1) Special events sponsored by city or town or nonprofit civic organizations such as, but not limited to, school sporting events, firefighter’s picnics, little league food booths, grange and church suppers, and fairs; (2) Temporary food services which have a frequency […]
§ 21-27-11.9. Rules and regulations. The director shall make all necessary rules and regulations for: (1) The filing of applications for certification; (2) The qualifications and responsibilities of applicants, training instructors, and managers certified in food safety; and (3) The administration and enforcement of §§ 21-27-11 — 21-27-11.13. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 393, § […]
§ 21-27-12. Outdoor dining — Dogs permitted. (a) A restaurant with an outdoor dining area may allow a patron’s dog to accompany the patron in the outdoor dining area during the hours designated by the owner of the restaurant. (b) The owner of a restaurant: (1) Shall determine the location and the amount of space […]
§ 21-27-2. Food businesses required to comply. No person shall operate any food business within this state except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter. History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 260, § 2, as enacted by P.L. 1948, ch. 2026, § 1; G.L. 1956, § […]
§ 21-27-3. Sanitary regulations. The director shall adopt any regulations relating to sanitation that he or she may deem advisable with reference to any food business and with reference to the premises, property, equipment, and utensils used in connection with any food business. History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 260, § 3; P.L. 1948, ch. 2026, […]
§ 21-27-4. Sale of food not handled in compliance with chapter prohibited — Confiscation. No person shall sell or possess with intent to sell within this state for human consumption any food which has not been processed, transported, or sold in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with […]
