18 Alaska Admin. Code § 31.070

Current through August 30, 2024

Section 18 AAC 31.070 - School food establishments

(a) The department will exempt a fundraiser, promotional event, or other gathering that is open or advertised to the public and sponsored by a school class, school club, or other school organization from the permit requirements under 18 AAC 31.020 and the fee requirements under 18 AAC 31.050 upon receiving an application as described in (b) of this section, if the department determines that the exemption serves the interests of public health and consumer protection, and if the information submitted under (b) of this section indicates that the food is

(1) prepared in a permitted food establishment located on the school premises;

(2) served on the school premises; and

(3) served immediately after preparation.

(b) A school class, school club, or other school organization that seeks an exemption as described in (a) of this section must apply to the department, using a form provided by the department. The application must identify the

(1) name of the school class, school club, or other school organization;

(2) proposed dates of food service operation;

(3) proposed permitted school food establishment where food will be prepared;

(4) proposed types of meals, the proposed holding, serving, and preparation methods, and the proposed source of food; and

(5) location where the food will be served or sold.

(c) The following school class, school club, or other school organization events are exempt from the requirements of this chapter, if the food is prepared by and for members of the school class, club, or organization, and their invited guests:

(1) a gathering, including a party, picnic, or potluck;

(2) preparation and service of snacks routinely served during school hours in classrooms;

(3) cooking in classrooms as a class or as a club activity.

(d) Except as provided in (a) of this section, an event listed in (c) of this section must comply with this chapter if the event is advertised or open to the public, with or without charge.

18 AAC 31.070

Eff. 6/28/2001, Register 158; am 12/28/2006, Register 180

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