Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Submission of plans. Whenever a food-processing establishment is constructed or remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted for use as a food-processing establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or conversion sh…

When the Health Officer has reasonable cause to suspect possible disease transmission by one or more employees of a food processing establishment, he or she shall secure a morbidity history of the suspected employee or make any other investigation as indicated and shall take appr…

(1) General. Plants that produce cacao products and confectionery shall be regulated in accordance with these rules and the rules specified in 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 118 (see Appendix B at end of chapter). All definitions, specifications, diagrams and requirements contained ther…

(1) General. Plants that produce smoked and smoke-flavored fish shall be regulated in accordance with these rules and the rules in 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 122 (see Appendix B at end of chapter). All definitions, specifications, diagrams and requirements contained therein and any …

(1) General. Plants that produce frozen raw breaded shrimp shall be regulated in accordance with these rules and the rules specified in 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 123 (see Appendix B at end of chapter). All definitions, specifications, diagrams and requirements contained therein and…

(1) General. Plants that process and bottle drinking water shall be regulated in accordance with these rules and the rules specified in 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 129 (see Appendix B at end of chapter). All definitions, specifications, diagrams, and requirements contained therein an…

(1) General. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food processing establishment in Alabama unless such person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Officer for the operation of such establishment. Only persons who comply with the provisions of these rules shal…

(1) Inspection Frequency. Food processing establishments shall be inspected at least four times each year with a maximum lapse of 120 days between inspections. Establishments with less than a satisfactory compliance level on the last inspection shall be inspected again within 30 …

General. Food may be examined or sampled by the Health Officer as often as necessary for enforcement of these rules. The Health Officer may, upon written notice to the owner or person in charge, specifying with particularity the reason therefor, place a hold order on any food whi…

General. Food from food processing establishments outside the jurisdiction of the Health Officer of the State of Alabama may be sold within the State of Alabama if such establishments conform to the provisions of these rules or to substantially equivalent provisions. To determine…

(1) Submission of plans. Whenever a food processing establishment is constructed or remodeled and whenever an existing structure is converted to use as a food processing establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or conversion sha…

General. When the Health Officer has reasonable cause to suspect possible disease transmission by an employee of a food processing establishment, he shall secure a morbidity history of the suspected employee or make any other investigation as indicated and shall take appropriate …

Except for those rules promulgated under the authority of Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, et seq., all rules promulgated by the Board which are in conflict with these rules or any portion thereof are hereby expressly repealed. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-20-.20 Filed March 23…

(1) Purpose - To provide a healthy environment at, and to establish specific minimum standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of, camps within Alabama. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-21-.01 Filed December 19, 1985. Amended: Filed March 21, 2005; effecti…

(1) Water Supply (a) Enough potable water to supply the needs of the camp shall be provided from a source which is in compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's Water Supply Program - Division 335-7, or as required by the local health officer. (b) Water …

(1) Location (a) Camps shall not be located in areas, which constitute health or safety hazards. (b) Each camp shall be accessible at all times during the designated camping season by a road which may be traveled without difficulty by conventional motorized vehicles. (c) The prem…

(1) Permits - It is unlawful for any person to operate a camp unless such person possesses a valid permit issued by the Health Officer for the operation of such camp. Only persons who comply with the provisions of these rules shall be entitled to receive and retain a permit. Such…

All Camp Sanitation rules promulgated by the Board or by county boards of health, which are in conflict with these, rules or any portion thereof are hereby expressly repealed. This provision shall not apply to rules adopted under the authority of Code of Ala. 1975, Sections 22-21…

(1) Purpose - The purpose of these rules is to safeguard public health and provide to consumers food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (2) Statutory authority - The State Committee of Public Health is authorized to adopt and promulgate these rules under and by …

(1) Exclusion - The provisions of sections 2-102.11(A) and 2-102.11(C) of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code are expressly excluded from adoption. (2) Applications - (a) For Priority Category 3 and 4 establish…

(1) Exclusions and Applications - (a) Time/temperature controlled for safety foods requiring refrigeration and with a date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager shall not be used or served after the date limit. A date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager on time/te…

(1) Applications - (a) The provisions for use of two compartment utensil sinks in a food establishment, as described in Chapter 4 of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code, shall be applied only when the food esta…

(1) Applications - (a) When a sample of a non-public water system taken as provided in section 5-102.13 of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code shows coliform present as reported by the Alabama Department of Pub…

(1) Application - The provision of section 6-202.14 of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code for self-closing doors on toilet rooms shall not apply to toilet rooms used by children in child day care centers. (2) …

(1) Application - The application of Chapter 7 of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code does not include any special provisions. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22-.07 New Rule: Filed November 20, 1996; effective…

(1) Exclusions - Sections 8-302.14, 8-401.10, and 8-401.20 of the document entitled 2013 edition of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Food Code are specifically excluded from this adoption. (2) Permit required - It shall be unlawful for any person to opera…

(1) General - Mobile food establishments, units, or pushcarts shall comply with the requirements of 420-3-22-.09 except as otherwise provided in this rule. The Health Officer may impose additional requirements to protect against health hazards related to the conduct of the food s…

(1) General - A Priority Category 2 establishment shall comply with the requirements of these rules, except as otherwise provided. The application for a permit and the permit shall specify the designated food items that will be prepared, handled, or served. It shall be the respon…

General - A Priority Category 1 establishment shall comply with the requirements of these rules except as otherwise provided. The application for a permit and the permit shall specify that only prepackaged food items shall be sold or handled. (2) Facilities (a) Equipment and uten…

(1) General - (a) A temporary food service establishment shall comply with the requirements of these rules, except as otherwise provided in this rule. The Health Officer may impose additional requirements to protect against potential health hazards related to the conduct of the t…

Food from food establishments or food processing establishments outside the jurisdiction of the Health Officer of the State of Alabama may be sold within the State of Alabama if such establishments conform to the provisions of these rules or to substantially equivalent provisions…

Except for those rules promulgated under the authority of Sections 22-21-20, et seq., Code of Ala. 1975, all rules promulgated by the Board which are in conflict with these rules or any portion thereof are hereby expressly repealed. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-22-.14 New Rule…

(1) Purpose - The purpose of these rules is to protect the health of the public by establishing standards for the prevention of disease that may be associated with tattooing, body piercing, and branding. These rules shall be interpreted and applied to protect the public health. A…

(1) "Biohazard waste" means any liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials; contaminated items that would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-liquid state if compressed; items that are caked with dried blood or ot…

(1) Licensed facility required - Except as otherwise allowed in these rules, all body art procedures shall be performed in a body art facility which has a current, valid license issued by the Department. (2) Consent age - (a) No person shall perform any body art procedure upon a …

(1) Physicians -Physicians licensed by the State of Alabama who perform body art procedures as part of patient treatment are exempt from these rules. (2) Ear piercing -Ear piercing is exempt from these rules. This does not prohibit the Department from investigating consumer compl…

(1) Information given prior to a procedure - (a) Body art facilities shall prominently display a Disclosure Statement which advises the public of the risks and possible consequences of body art services. The Disclosure Statement shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the facil…

(1) Client health medical information form - (a) In order for the operator or technician to properly evaluate the client's medical condition prior to receiving a body art procedure and not violate the client's rights or confidential medical information, a written request for medi…

(1) Client records required -The body art facility shall keep a record of all persons who have had body art procedures performed. The record shall include the name, date of birth, and address of the client, the date of the procedure, name of operator who performed the procedure(s…

(1) Skin preparation -If shaving is necessary, single use disposable razors with single service blades shall be used and discarded after each use. Straight razors may be used, provided the razor handles are properly sterilized between use and the razor blades are discarded and pr…

(1) Instrument cleaning -All non-single use, non-disposable instruments used for body art shall be cleaned thoroughly after each use by scrubbing with an appropriate soap or detergent solution and hot water or follow the manufacturer's instructions to remove blood and tissue resi…

(1) Use according to manufacturer's directions -All inks, dyes, pigments, needles and equipment shall be specifically manufactured for performing body art procedures and shall be used according to manufacturer's instructions and standard professional practice. (2) Ink used during…

(1) Use restricted - Single-use items shall not be used on more than one client for any reason. After use, all single-use needles, razors and other sharps shall be immediately disposed of in approved sharps containers. (2) Products applied to the skin - (a) All products applied t…

(1) Use restricted - Single-use items shall not be used on more than one client for any reason. After use, all single-use needles, razors and other sharps shall be immediately disposed of in approved sharps containers. (2) Products applied to the skin - (a) All products applied t…

(1) Body art facility licenses required - (a) No person shall operate a body art facility until obtaining a license from the Department. Any person desiring to operate a body art facility shall make written application for a license on forms provided by the Department. Such appli…

(1) Licenses and permits - (a) Temporary body art facility licenses and, when required, operator permits, may be issued for body art services provided outside of the physical site of a fixed licensed facility for the purposes of product demonstration, industry trade shows or for …

(1) Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Performing body art on any body part of a minor without the informed written consent of the parent or legal guardian of such minor. This consent is to be given in person to the operator or responsible person …

(1) Inspection frequency - (a) A representative of the Department shall properly identify him or herself upon entering a body art facility to make an inspection. Inspections shall be conducted at least every 180 days or as often as necessary throughout the year to ensure complian…

(1) Department personnel performing environmental health/sanitary evaluations or complaint investigations of body art facilities shall meet the same requirements as specified for operators in section 420-3-23-.13(2)(c)10 of these rules prior to assuming responsibilities for this …

Any rules promulgated by the State Board of Health which are in conflict with these rules, or with any portion thereof, are hereby expressly repealed. Authors: Ronald Dawsey, Charlotte Denton Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-23-.18 New Rule: Filed March 15, 2001; effective April 1…