S.D. Admin. R. 44:02:02:19

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024

Section 44:02:02:19 - Bedding and linen

Hotels shall furnish each guest with clean sheets and pillow cases for the bed, bunk, or cot to be occupied by the guest. Sheets must be of sufficient width and length to cover the mattress completely. All bath linen, sheets, and pillow cases used by one guest must be washed and mechanically dried before being furnished to another guest. All bedding, including mattresses, mattress pads, quilts, blankets, pillows, sheets, and spreads, and all bath linen must be kept clean, in good repair, and stored in a sanitary manner. Separate laundry containers must be provided for clean and soiled laundry. Soiled linens, uniforms, and other garments must be kept separate from clean linens to prevent cross-contamination. All clean linens must be stored on smooth, nonabsorbent, cleanable surfaces located a minimum of six inches above the floor.

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective 7/1/1980; 20 SDR 204, effective 6/8/1994; 23 SDR 75, effective 11/19/1996; 34 SDR 321, effective 6/30/2008.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-24.