Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 12. Health |
Agency 5. Department of Health |
Chapter 421. Food Regulations |
Section 4030. Local ordinance superseded; exception
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The regulations of the board shall supersede all local ordinances regulating restaurants other than those adopted pursuant to the provisions of § 35.1-26 of the Code of Virginia, except that any locality may adopt ordinances regarding the sale, preparation, and handling of food provided such ordinances are equivalent to, or more stringent in regard to public health than, the applicable provisions of Title 35.1 and the regulations of the board. Where local ordinances prevail, local permits may be issued as required by the local ordinances. However, this does not preclude the requirement to issue a department permit before providing food services for the public.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002.