ARTICLE I.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS GENERALLY.

SEC. 17-1.1. PURPOSE.

   The purpose set forth in Section 228.1 of the Texas Food Establishment Rules is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter by reference. (Ord. Nos. 26023; 30134)

SEC. 17-1.2. COOPERATION AMONG DEPARTMENTS.

   The regulation of food establishments is a complex task that may involve various fields of enforcement and administration; accordingly, cooperation among city departments to provide effective regulation is encouraged. (Ord. 26023)

SEC. 17-1.3. GENERAL AUTHORITY AND DUTY OF THE DIRECTOR, CITY HEALTH AUTHORITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER.

   In accordance with state law the director, city health authority, or environmental health officer, or an officer or employee designated by the director, city health authority, or environmental health officer, may enforce any city ordinance applicable to a food establishment. The director, city health authority, or environmental health officer may also enforce a state or federal statute or regulation applicable to a food establishment operating within the city if that enforcement is not contrary to law. The director, city health authority, or environmental health officer shall implement and enforce this chapter. (Ord. 26023)

SEC. 17-1.4. CHAPTER CUMULATIVE.

   The provisions of this chapter and other city ordinances are cumulative law, and this chapter does not prevent enforcement of another city ordinance that regulates an area covered by this chapter and is otherwise applicable. (Ord. 26023)