Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-5 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO RETAIL SALE OF FRESH AND FROZEN SEAFOOD, MEAT, POULTRY AND OTHER FOODS FROM MOBILE VEHICLES
Rule 40-7-5-.03 - Retail Sale of Frozen Seafood, Meat, Poultry and Other Food

(1) A license must be obtained for each vehicle in operation prior to putting each vehicle into service. The original license must be conspicuously displayed on the vehicle during sales. The vehicle must be made available for inspection prior to the licensing process and once every six months thereafter, for as long as it remains in service.

(2) Advertisements must be completely in accordance with the labeling on the containers. The price per pound of random-weight products must be included in the advertisement. Standard-weight packages may show a total price only in the advertisement.

(3) An approved scale must be available and placed so the customer can easily see the weight registered.

(4) Toilet and lavatory facilities must be available and conveniently located. Lavatories must have hot and cold running water under pressure; and cake, powder, or liquid soap must be made available with individual paper, individual cloth, or other type towels. Hot water must be made available.

(5) Refrigerated vehicles must have a workable mechanical refrigeration system as the primary refrigeration source. Frozen foods must be maintained frozen, and all sales must be by unbroken box or package.

(6) The name, address, and telephone number of the firm must be conspicuously displayed on the vehicle at all times during sales.

(7) Sample boxes must not be displayed off refrigeration. Products sold to customers at locations other than the vehicle must be picked up by the customer from the vehicle.

(8) The vehicle must be serviced only through approved storage facilities.

(9) In addition to the requirements established by this Rule, applicable laws and rules administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture regarding foods also apply.

(10) Firms presently licensed for sale from vehicles must comply with these regulations within 90 days from the date of their adoption.