Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 200 - MAINE FOOD CODE (CHAPTER 200 IS A JOINT CHAPTER WITH 01-001, THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, CH. 331)
Chapter 1 - PURPOSE AND DEFINITION
Section 144-200-1-1 - TITLE, INTENT, SCOPE

1-101 Title

1-101.10 Food Code: These provisions shall be known as the Food Code, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."

1-102 Intent

1-102.10 Food Safety, Illness Prevention, and Honest Presentation.

The purpose of this Code is to safeguard public health and provide to consumers Food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

1-103 Scope

1-103.10 Statement:This Code establishes definitions; sets standards for management and personnel, Food operations, and Equipment and facilities; and provides for Food or Eating Establishment plan review, Permit issuance, inspection, Employee restriction, and Permit suspension.