N.M. Admin. Code § 9.2.18.14

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 9.2.18.14 - CONGREGATE MEAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Meal sites shall be located as close as possible to the residences of the majority of eligible individuals with the greatest economic and social needs;

B. Meal sites must not restrict participation or illegally discriminate in any way;

C. Meal sites must comply with all applicable federal, state and local health, fire, safety, building, accessibility, zoning and sanitation laws, ordinances, or codes, and, at a minimum, each meal site must:

(1) Conduct evacuation drills twice per year;

(2) Maintain a basic first aid kit on the premises at all times;

(3) Maintain a fire extinguisher on the premises at all times with a current inspection tag; and

(4) Meet Americans with Disabilities Act access guidelines;

D. Meal sites must post, in a conspicuous location, the following information:

(1)The rights of eligible individuals to equal opportunity and access to services;

(2) Policy for serving guests and staff;

(3) The full cost of the meal;

(4) The recommended amount for contributions from participants and how contributions are used;

(5) Menus for a minimum of one week in advance;

(6) Grievance procedures for participants; and

(7) An evacuation plan;

E.Meal sites shall conform to state and local no smoking ordinances, but at a minimum:

(1) Smoking shall not be permitted in food preparation and food serving areas;

(2) Smoking in dining rooms shall not be permitted during meal times; and

(3) Signs shall be posted in all non-smoking areas;

N.M. Admin. Code § 9.2.18.14

9.2.18.14 NMAC - Rp, SAA Rule 95-18 Sec.8, 5/31/2001

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 12, June 30, 2015, eff. 6/30/2015