Public Health Rules in Middletown, OH (2026)
3 verified public health rules for Middletown, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Middletown, Ohio requires every dwelling, and its yards, lawns and courts, to be kept clean and free from rodent and vermin infestation under City of Middletown Code of Ordinances § 1830.01. Occupants must keep their own portion of the property clean, and the Commissioner of Health can order abatement of a rodent nuisance by written notice.
Middletown Dwelling Cleanliness & Rodent Rule
Some RestrictionsMiddletown Code of Ordinances § 1830.01
Every dwelling and every part thereof shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, rubbish, garbage or similar matter, and shall be kept free from vermin or rodent infestation. All yards, lawns and courts shall be similarly kept clean and free from rodent infestation. Each occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep in a clean condition that portion of the property which he or ...
Syringe Disposal
The City of Middletown allows syringe exchange programs (SEPs) under Middletown Code § 1880.04, provided the operator meets strict safety and disposal rules. Only paid employees or paid contractors, not volunteers, may handle, exchange, possess or dispose of needles and syringes, and SEPs must have written procedures for safe disposal at the exchange site and at any ultimate disposal site.
Middletown, Ohio Syringe Exchange Program Rules
Some RestrictionsMiddletown Code of Ordinances § 1880.04
Syringe Exchange Programs ("SEPs") for the purpose of reducing HIV and Hepatitis C among injection drug users meeting the requirements set forth in this section shall be allowed in the City of Middletown. ... All SEPs in the City must comply with the following requirements: ... SEPs shall have established procedures to assure the safe handling and disposal of used needles/syringes at the exchan...
Food Handler Certification
Middletown, Ohio charges a $30 fee for the Level One certification in food protection course required of food handlers working in food service operations and retail food establishments, set under City of Middletown Code of Ordinances § 1822.05. The Middletown Board of Health and Environment administers the fee under Ohio Administrative Code 3701-21-25.
Middletown Food Handler Certification Fee
Some RestrictionsMiddletown Code of Ordinances § 1822.05
There is hereby established a fee for a level one certification in food protection course for food handlers employed in food service operations and food establishments. The amount of the fee will be thirty dollars ($30.00) as established by the Middletown Board of Health and Environment in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3701-21-25.
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