1. 1. Inform a person who declines to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of inspectional findings as specified in 2VAC5-585-3880 that:

   1. a. An acknowledgment of receipt is not an agreement with findings;
   2. b. Refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt will not affect the permit holder's obligation to correct the violations noted in the inspection report within the time frames specified; and
   3. c. A refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt is noted in the inspection report and conveyed to the department's historical record for the food establishment; and
2. 2. Make a final request that the person in charge sign an acknowledgment receipt of inspectional findings.

The authorized representative of the commissioner shall:

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 10, eff. February 13, 2025.