Ohio § 917.18

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 917.18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 917.18.

(A) As used in this section, “ family member ” means a spouse;  person living as a spouse;  parent;  child;  other person related

to a milk producer or raw milk retailer by consanguinity or affinity;  or parent,

child, or other person related to a spouse or a person living as a spouse by consanguinity

or affinity, who is residing with a milk producer or raw milk retailer. (B) Upon becoming aware that a family member or employee who handles or is likely to

handle grade A milk, manufacture milk, raw milk for sale to the ultimate consumer,

or equipment used in the handling of any such milk, on the milk producer's or raw

milk retailer's premises has contracted or been diagnosed with a dangerous, contagious,

or infectious disease, the milk producer or raw milk retailer immediately shall notify

the director of agriculture and the health commissioner of the city health district

or general health district in which its dairy products are sold or offered for sale,

advising both officials of the facts of the case.  The director may order that the sale of the dairy products be stopped pending an

investigation and for any time thereafter that the director requires.  If the director determines that an investigation is called for, the director or

the director's authorized representative shall investigate without delay, and the

director may place an embargo or make and enforce orders, without a hearing, to prevent

the sale of dairy products that constitute adulterated food as described in section 3715.59 of the Revised Code .

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 917.18

What does Ohio Revised Code § 917.18 cover?

Section 917.18 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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