# 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-40: 12VAC5-421-40. Administration of regulation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_40

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-40
- **Heading:** 12VAC5-421-40. Administration of regulation
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 12 Health / Agency 5 Department of Health / Chapter 421 / 12VAC5-421-40

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-10 12VAC5-421-10. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_10.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-30 12VAC5-421-30. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_30.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-40 12VAC5-421-40. Administration of regulation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_40.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-50 12VAC5-421-50. Assignment of responsibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_50.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-55 12VAC5-421-55. Certified food protection manager](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_55.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-60 12VAC5-421-60. Demonstration of knowledge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_60.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-65 12VAC5-421-65. Food protection manager certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_65.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-70 12VAC5-421-70. Duties of person in charge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_70.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-80 12VAC5-421-80. Responsibility of permit holder, person in charge, and conditional employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_80.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-90 12VAC5-421-90. Exclusions and restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_90.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-100 12VAC5-421-100. Removal, adjustment, or retention of exclusions and restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_100.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-130 12VAC5-421-130. Clean condition of hands and arms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_130.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-140 12VAC5-421-140. Cleaning procedure of hands and arms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_140.md)
- [12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-160 12VAC5-421-160. When to wash](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_12_5_421_160.md)

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