Should a temporary food service establishment licensed under § 34-18-17 not be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department and compliance is not considered feasible during the period of the celebration or public gathering where its operation is planned, it shall be the duty of the secretary of health, subject to the requirements of § 1-26-29, to issue a closure order to the owner of such temporary food service establishment. Continued operation after notice of closure as rendered by the secretary shall be in direct violation of the licensing requirements of this chapter. Any license fees paid shall be refunded unless the temporary food service establishment has operated for more than one day. If the temporary food service establishment has operated for more than one day, the fee paid shall be forfeited by the owner of such temporary food service establishment.

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Source: SL 1963, ch 158, § 9; SL 1972, ch 15, § 4.