§ 601-33. Anti-Choking Procedures in Restaurants.

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Every establishment where food is sold and space is designated specifically as eating areas shall have posted in a conspicuous place, easily accessible to all employees and customers, a sign graphically depicting the Heimlich Maneuver instructing on how to dislodge food from a choking person. Such sign shall be drafted and printed by the department of health.

Nothing contained in this section shall impose any duty or obligation on any proprietor, employee or other person to remove, assist in removing, or attempt to remove food from the throat of the victim of a choking emergency.

The department of health shall make signs available, and may charge a fee to cover printing, postage and handling expenses.

Whoever fails to post the sign in compliance with this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 397-1979, eff. Oct. 19, 1979)

                    
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