For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULTERATED. The condition of any food:
(1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance in a quantity which may render it injurious to health;
(2) If it bears or contains any added poisonous or deleterious substance for which no safe tolerance has been established by regulation or in excess of such tolerances if one has been established;
(3) If it consists, in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance or if it is otherwise unfit for human consumption;
(4) If it has been processed, prepared, packed or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have been contaminated with filth or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health;
(5) If it is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or animal which has died otherwise than by slaughter; or
(6) If its containers are composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health.
PERMIT HOLDER. An individual, a firm, partnership, company, corporation, trustee, association and any public or private entity who is directly or indirectly responsible for the operation of a food service establishment.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY. The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department or an authorized representative thereof.
(Ord. 2013-07, passed 9-17-2013)