Nevada § 446.020 - “Food establishment” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 446.020 — “Food establishment” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 446.020. “Food establishment” defined
1. Except as otherwise limited by subsection 2, “ food establishment ” means any place, structure, premises, vehicle or vessel, or any part thereof, in
which any food intended for ultimate human consumption is manufactured or prepared
by any manner or means whatever, or in which any food is sold, offered or displayed
for sale or served. 2. The term does not include: (a) Private homes, unless the food prepared or manufactured in the home is sold, or
offered or displayed for sale or for compensation or contractual consideration of
any kind; (b) Fraternal or social clubhouses at which attendance is limited to members of the
club; (c) Vehicles operated by common carriers engaged in interstate commerce; (d) Any establishment in which religious, charitable and other nonprofit organizations
sell food occasionally to raise money or in which charitable organizations receive
salvaged food in bulk quantities for free distribution, unless the establishment is
open on a regular basis to sell food to members of the general public; (e) Any establishment where animals, including, without limitation, mammals, fish
and poultry, are slaughtered which is regulated pursuant to chapter 583 of NRS ; (f) Dairy farms and plants which process milk and products of milk or frozen desserts
which are regulated under chapter 584 of NRS ; (g) The premises of a wholesale dealer of alcoholic beverages licensed under chapter 369 of NRS who handles only alcoholic beverages which are in sealed containers; (h) A facility that produces eggs which is regulated pursuant to chapter 583 of NRS ; (i) A cottage food operation that meets the requirements of NRS 446.866 with respect to food items as defined in that section; (j) A craft food operation that meets the requirements of NRS 587.6945 with respect to food items as defined in that section; or (k) A farm for purposes of holding a farm-to-fork event. 3. As used in this section, “ poultry ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 583.405 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 446.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 446.020 cover?
Section 446.020 ("“Food establishment” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 446.020?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 446.020 apply to my situation?
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