137F.9 - OPERATION WITHOUT INSPECTION PROHIBITED.

        137F.9  OPERATION WITHOUT INSPECTION PROHIBITED.
         A person shall not open or operate a food establishment or food
      processing plant until an inspection has been made and a license has
      been issued by the regulatory authority.  Inspections shall be
      conducted according to standards adopted by rule of the department
      pursuant to chapter 17A.
         A person who opens or operates a food establishment or food
      processing plant without a license is subject to a penalty of up to
      twice the amount of the annual license fee.  
         Section History: Recent Form
         98 Acts, ch 1162, §14, 30