Public Works
Committee Amendment
August 28, 2017
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 4001., 4010., 4030., 4031., 4040., and Schedule I to chapter 40, Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to environmental health, and enacting, in lieu thereof, seven new sections and one new schedule relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5008, August 22, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Greg Grounds, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Division of the Public Works Department has completed a thorough review of chapter 40 of the Jackson County Code, relating to food safety and environmental standards; and,
WHEREAS, staff now recommends several revisions to the code to include standards related to aquatic venues; and,
WHEREAS, such revisions are in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 4001., 4010., 4030., 4031., and 4040., and Schedule I to chapter 40, Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed, and seven new sections and one new schedule enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 4001., 4010., 4030., 4031., 4040., 4051., and 4052., and Schedule I, to read as follows:
4001. Application.
This chapter shall apply to all Food Establishments, Temporary Food Establishments, Food Processor/Warehouses, Farmers' Market Vendors, [and] Lodging Establishments, and Aquatic Venues in the unincorporated area of the County. Incorporated cities, towns, and villages may, by agreement, contract with the County to apply and enforce this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall govern in the unincorporated County and its cities, towns, and villages under contract to the County.
DEFINITIONS
4010. Definitions.
As used in this chapter and in the Missouri Department of Health rules governing sanitation of food ...
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