Public Health Rules in Gary, IN (2026)
2 verified public health rules for Gary, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
In the City of Gary every business building must be ratproofed, kept free of rats, and maintained ratfree to the health officer's satisfaction. Gary Municipal Code § 18-219 gives an owner notified of a violation at least 15 days to complete ratproofing before the health department can bring an offense charge under Chapter 18, Article V.
Gary Ratproofing Rules for Business Buildings
Some RestrictionsGary Municipal Code § 18-219
Sec. 18-219. - Ratproofing of business buildings. (a)It is required that all business buildings in the city be ratproofed, freed of rats, and maintained in a ratproof and ratfree condition to the satisfaction of the health officer.(b)Upon receipt of written notice or order from the commissioner of health, the owner of any business building specified herein shall take immediate measures for ratp...
Food Handler Certification
Every peddler and transient merchant selling food in the City of Gary must hold a food handlers certificate issued by the health department before the city controller will approve the license application. Gary Municipal Code § 10-301 folds this certificate into the same review that issues a retail food permit under sections 24-94 through 24-99, and the health department notes the certificate directly on the license file.
Gary Food Handler Certificate for Peddlers
Some RestrictionsGary Municipal Code § 10-301
(a)Health department permit.(1)Upon receipt by the city controller of an application for transient merchant or peddler, in instances where foodstuffs will be sold, the application shall be referred to the health department for issuance of a retail food permit as defined in sections 24-94 through 24-99. ... (5)All individual peddlers selling food and all transient merchants and their employees s...
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