Section 40. Administration of regulation

This chapter is administered by the following:

1. The State Board of Health, hereinafter referred to as the board, has responsibility to promulgate, amend and repeal regulations necessary to protect the public health.

2. The State Health Commissioner, hereinafter referred to as the commissioner, is the chief executive officer of the State Department of Health. The commissioner has the authority to act within the scope of regulations promulgated by the board and for the board when it is not in session.

3. The district or local health director, hereinafter referred to as the director, is responsible for the permitting and inspection of food establishments located within the director's district and for assuring compliance with this part. The director is the duly designated officer or agent of the commissioner.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.