Minnesota § 31.84 - DISPENSING
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 31.84 — DISPENSING, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.84. DISPENSING
Subdivision 1.Dispensing devices.
Bulk food may be dispensed by: mechanical dispensing devices including gravity dispensers, pumps, extruders, and augers; or manual dispensing utensils including tongs, scoops, ladles, and spatulas.
Subd. 2.Utensils.
A manual dispensing utensil must have a handle long enough to avoid consumer contact with the bulk food. When not in use, dispensing utensils must be stored either in the food with the handle extended out of the food, or in a protective enclosure attached or adjacent to the display unit with the utensil on a tether of easily cleanable material short enough to prevent contact with the floor.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 31.84
What does Minnesota Statutes § 31.84 cover?
Section 31.84 ("DISPENSING") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 31.84?
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