Ohio Code 3717.09 – Certification in food protection
(A) In accordance with rules adopted under section 3717.51 of the Revised Code, the director of health shall approve courses of study for certification in food protection as it pertains to retail food establishments and as it pertains to food service operations. Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the director shall certify individuals in food protection who successfully complete a course of study approved under this section and meet all other certification requirements specified in rules adopted under section 3717.51 of the Revised Code.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3717.09
- Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
- Food: includes ice, water or any other beverage, food ingredients, and chewing gum. See Ohio Code 3717.01
- Retail: means the sale of food to a person who is the ultimate consumer. See Ohio Code 3717.01
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(B) The director shall issue a certification in food protection in accordance with Chapter 4796 of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies:
(1) The applicant holds a license or certification in another state.
(2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter working in food protection in a state that does not issue that certification.
Last updated December 29, 2023 at 7:04 AM