12VAC5-421-40. Administration of regulation

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 Health › Agency 5 Department of Health › Chapter 421 › 12VAC5-421-40

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This chapter is administered by the following:

1. The board has responsibility to promulgate, amend and repeal regulations necessary to protect the public health.

2. The commissioner is the chief executive officer of the department. 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 director is responsible for the permitting and inspection of food establishments located within the director's district and for assuring compliance with this chapter.

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12VAC5-421-40. Administration of regulation · 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-40 | Frix