Iowa § 137F.9 - 137F.9 Operation without inspection prohibited.
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§ 137F.9. 137F.9 Operation without inspection prohibited.
1. A person shall not open or operate a food establishment or food processing plant until an inspection has been made and a license has been issued by the regulatory authority. Inspections shall be conducted according to standards adopted by rule of the department pursuant to chapter 17A. 2. A person who opens or operates a food establishment or food processing plant without a license is subject to a penalty of up to twice the amount of the annual license fee. 98 Acts, ch 1162, §14, 30 Wed Dec 10 22:55:38 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 137F.9 (20, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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