# 2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-50: 2VAC5-585-50. Assignment

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## Section

- **Citation:** 2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-50
- **Heading:** 2VAC5-585-50. Assignment
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Administrative Code / Title 2 Agriculture / Agency 5 Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services / Chapter 585 / 2VAC5-585-50

## Text

A. Except as specified in subsection B or C of this section, the permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. Pf
B. In a food establishment with two or more separately permitted departments that are the legal responsibility of the same permit holder and that are located on the same premises, the permit holder may, during specific time periods when food is not being prepared, packaged, or served, designate a single person in charge who is present on the premises during all hours of operation, and who is responsible for each separately permitted food establishment on the premises. Pf
C. This section does not apply to certain types of food establishments deemed by the department to pose minimal risk of causing, or contributing to, foodborne illness based on the nature of the operation and the extent of the food preparation. Pf

## Nearby sections

- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-10 2VAC5-585-10. Retail food establishment regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_10.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-20 2VAC5-585-20. Food safety, illness prevention, and honest presentation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_20.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-30 2VAC5-585-30. Statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_30.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-40 2VAC5-585-40. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_40.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-50 2VAC5-585-50. Assignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_50.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-60 2VAC5-585-60. Demonstration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_60.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-65 2VAC5-585-65. Certified food protection manager](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_65.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-67 2VAC5-585-67. Food protection manager certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_67.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-70 2VAC5-585-70. Duties of person in charge](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_70.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-80 2VAC5-585-80. Responsibility of permit holder, person in charge, and conditional employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_80.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-90 2VAC5-585-90. Exclusions and restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_90.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-100 2VAC5-585-100. Removal, adjustment, or retention of exclusions and restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_100.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-130 2VAC5-585-130. Clean condition of hands and arms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_130.md)
- [2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-140 2VAC5-585-140. Cleaning procedure of hands and arms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_ADC_2_5_585_140.md)

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