Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 346 - RULES GOVERNING MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION AND LICENSING
Sec2 001-346-2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAN SUBMISSION; LICENSE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE; INSPECTION
Subsection 001-346-2-12 - Ceasing Operations and Reporting
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Except as specified in Section 2, Subsection 12(B), a license holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the Department and any other applicable regulatory authority, if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as, but not limited to, a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent food borne illness breakout, or gross unsanitary occurrence or condition.
B. A license holder need not discontinue operations in an area of an establishment or processing plant that is unaffected by the imminent health hazard.
