Section 25-B2900. USE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION

 

2900.1The Department shall use this Code to promote the safeguarding of public health to ensure the safe manufacturing, processing, and packing of food, and the safe shipping and receiving of shellfish.

 

2900.2In enforcing the provisions of this Code, the Department shall assess existing facilities or equipment that were in use before the effective date of this Code based on the following considerations:

 

(a)Whether the facilities and equipment are in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition;

 

(b)Whether food-contact surfaces comply with sections 1200, 1203 1209, 1211, 1212, 1214, 2803, and 2804;

 

(c)Whether the capacities for cooling equipment are sufficient to comply with sections 900.2 through 900.6, sections 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 2600, 2601.3, 2601.4, 2601.5, 2602.3, 2605.1, 2605.2, 2700.2, 2700.3, 2700.4, 2701.2, 2701.3, 2702.2, 2703.1(c), 2703.2, and 2703.3; and

 

(d)The existence of a documented agreement with the licensee or dealer that the facilities or equipment will be replaced so as to comply with this Code or be upgraded or replaced to comply with the requirements stated in paragraph (c) of this subsection by December 30, 2011, as specified in section 3108.7 and 3108.8.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).