§ 20-1. Samples.  


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  • In connection with any inspection program authorized to be conducted pursuant to this chapter, the health officer may require that samples of any food item or ingredient be provided by any person in possession or custody thereof for laboratory inspection or analysis to determine whether applicable standards imposed or adopted pursuant to law have been complied with in the manufacture, packaging, labeling and preparation thereof. All samples shall be used for inspection and analysis only, and the health officer shall only require the surrender of those quantities as may reasonably be required to obtain a valid sample for the inspection or analysis that is to be performed. Upon request, the health officer shall provide compensation for the sample at the fair market value thereof.

(Ord. No. 99-1346, § 1, 12-15-99)