Section 410IAC7-24-262. Vending machine; vending stage closure

   (a) The dispensing compartment of a vending machine, including a machine that is designed to vend prepackaged snack food that is not potentially hazardous, such as chips, party mixes, and pretzels, shall be equipped with a self-closing door or cover if the machine is:

(1) located in an outside area that does not otherwise afford the protection of an enclosure against the:

(A) rain;

(B) windblown debris;

(C) insects;

(D) rodents; and

(E) other contaminants;

that are present in the environment; or

(2) available for self-service during hours when it is not under the full-time supervision of a food employee.

  (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-262; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 873; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)