Idaho § 39-1604 - License requirements for food establishments
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1604 — License requirements for food establishments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1604. License requirements for food establishments
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a food establishment, for which no other state or federal food safety inspection or license is required, without a license approved by the director of the department of health and welfare or his designee. Food establishment licenses shall not be transferable and the type of license and any restrictions will be specified on the license.
Terms and conditions of licensure are to be established by rules in accordance with the intent of this chapter. Any applicant or license holder aggrieved by an action of the regulatory authority which results in denial, suspension, or revocation of a license has the right to a hearing conducted pursuant to chapter 52, title 67 , Idaho Code, and appeal shall be provided therein.
[39-1604, added 1991, ch. 142, sec. 2, p. 335; am. 1997, ch. 194, sec. 4, p. 549.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1604
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1604 cover?
Section 39-1604 ("License requirements for food establishments") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 39-1604?
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