Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.312
37.111.312 FOOD SUPPLIES
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(1) Food must be in sound condition, free from spoilage, filth or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Food must be obtained from sources that comply with the applicable requirements of the Montana Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Title 50, chapter 31, MCA. The use of food in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a licensed food processing establishment is prohibited except those foods which are included within the definition of preserves as defined in 50-50-102 (16) (a) , MCA, which are not potentially hazardous foods. (2) Fluid milk and fluid milk products used or served must be pasteurized and shall meet grade A quality standards. Dry milk and dry milk products must be made from pasteurized milk and milk products. (3) Only clean whole eggs, with shell intact and without cracks or checks, or pasteurized liquid, frozen, or dry eggs or pasteurized dry egg products must be used, except that hard boiled, peeled eggs commercially prepared and packaged may be used. Guests must be advised if uninspected farm eggs are to be used.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.312 establishes baseline safety standards for food used in regulated lodging or food-service facilities in Montana. Food must be wholesome, free from contamination, and sourced from suppliers that comply with the Montana Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Specific rules govern dairy products, which must be pasteurized and meet Grade A standards, and eggs, which must be clean, intact, or commercially pasteurized unless guests are notified about uninspected farm eggs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.312 generally source all food from suppliers that comply with Montana's Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and avoid serving spoiled or contaminated items. Compliant facilities use only pasteurized fluid milk and Grade A dairy products, and they stock eggs that are clean, uncracked, and either commercially pasteurized or whole shell eggs in sound condition. When uninspected farm eggs are offered, operators typically provide advance notice to guests as the rule requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Guests and residents in facilities covered by Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.312 have an interest in knowing that the rule entitles them to food that is safe, uncontaminated, and sourced from compliant suppliers. If food served appears spoiled, improperly sourced, or if dairy or egg standards seem unmet, individuals can document their observations and report concerns to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, which oversees these regulations. Tenant-rights organizations or consumer advocacy groups can also help identify the appropriate complaint channel for a given facility type.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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