Pennsylvania § 5704 - Inspection, sampling and analysis.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5704 — Inspection, sampling and analysis., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5704. Inspection, sampling and analysis.
(a) Inspection.--For purposes of enforcement of this subchapter, a licensor is authorized, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the person in charge:
(1) To enter at reasonable times any retail food facility.
(2) To inspect at reasonable times, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, the retail food facility.
(3) To obtain a sample of any food at a retail food facility for analysis as may be necessary to determine compliance with this subchapter if the licensor, upon completion of the inspection and prior to leaving the facility, provides the person in charge a receipt describing the sample obtained.
(b) Billing.--A retail food facility from which a sample was collected may bill the licensor for the fair market value of the sample.
(c) Report.--Upon completion of an inspection of a retail food facility and prior to leaving the premises, a licensor shall give to the person in charge a written report of the findings of the inspection. Results from the analysis of any samples taken shall be provided to the person in charge within 30 days of receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5704
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5704 cover?
Section 5704 ("Inspection, sampling and analysis.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5704?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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