12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-3580

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-421-3580 - Evaluation of a variance application

A. The commissioner shall act on any variance request submitted pursuant to 12VAC5-421-3570 C within 60 days of receipt of the request.

B. In evaluating a variance application, the commissioner shall consider such factors as the following:

1. The effect that such a variance would have on the operation of the food establishment.

2. The cost and other economic considerations imposed by this requirement;

3. The effect that such a variance would have on protection of the public health, safety, welfare and the environment;

4. Such other factors as the commissioner, deputy commissioner, or director of the office of environmental health services may deem appropriate.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-3580

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 18, eff. 6/10/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.