Rule 40-2-16-.31. Administration and Enforcement

1. (1) Actions and Remedies Available. The Commissioner may pursue any and all actions and remedies available at law in order to administer and enforce these regulations, including, but not limited to, civil monetary penalties; suspension, denial, or revocation of a permit or license; and injunctive relief.

2. (2) Adoption by Reference. The Department hereby adopts applicable standards and requirements from the following published documents to help determine policies, inform decision making, and to aid in the effective enforcement of these regulations:

   1. (a) The most current version of the Food and Drug Administration's Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and supplements thereto;
   2. (b) The Food and Drug Administration's Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance With Administrative Procedures, Part II; and
   3. (c) Retail Food Sales, Department regulations Chapter 40-7-1.

3. (3) Code of Federal Regulations - Adoption by Reference. The Department hereby adopts the following parts from the Code of Federal Regulations by reference:

   1. (a) 21 CFR Part 101 ; and
   2. (b) 21 CFR Part 178.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450, et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Administration and Enforcement" adopted. F. June 9, 2023; eff. July 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.