Bill Text: WV SB60 | 2015 | Regular Session | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Regulating food handlers
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-15 - Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2015 [SB60 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2015-SB60-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
Senate Bill No. 60
(By Senators Williams and Sypolt)
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[Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
reported January 30, 2015.]
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A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §16-6-25, relating to food handler examinations and cards; requiring food handler card within thirty days of being hired; and establishing that cards are valid for three years and in all counties.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, be amended by adding thereto a new section, designated §16-6-25, to read as follows:
ARTICLE 6. HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
§16-6-25. Food handler examinations and cards.
Any food handler permit or card that has been issued pursuant to the procedures put in place by a local county health department shall be considered a valid food handler permit or card in all counties of this state, Once the food handler permit or card is issued it shall remain valid for three years. A food handler permit or card is required within thirty days of being hired in a restaurant or other applicable food establishment.
