Montana § 81-22-406 - Products To Be Kept At Safe Temperature
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 81-22-406 — Products To Be Kept At Safe Temperature, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-22-406. Products To Be Kept At Safe Temperature
Products to be kept at safe temperature. All manufactured dairy products which are handled, displayed, transported, exposed for sale, offered for sale, or sold in Montana shall be considered perishable and potentially hazardous and shall be kept at safe temperature or below; provided, however, that: (1) nothing in this requirement shall be construed as prohibiting higher temperatures which are necessary for curing, ripening, or aging of certain cheeses and cultured products; and (2) this section does not apply to manufactured dairy products packaged in hermetically sealed containers or sterile manufactured dairy products which do not require refrigeration for their safekeeping.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 81-22-406
What does Montana Code Annotated § 81-22-406 cover?
Section 81-22-406 ("Products To Be Kept At Safe Temperature") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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