STATE OF COLORADO

Roy Romer, Governor
Patti Shwayder, Executive Director

Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado.

4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, Colorado 80222-1530
Phone (303) 692-2000
Laboratory Building
4210 E. 11th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220-3716
(303) 691-4700
Colorado Department
of Public Health
and Environment


February 24, 1997


RE: Health Law Inquiry

Dear Ms. Wahl:

This letter is being written in response to your inquiry concerning footwear. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has two different rules and regulations pertaining to restaurants and grocery stores. These rules and regulations are as follows: "Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments in the State of Colorado" and the "Rules and Regulations Governing Sanitation of Retail Food Establishments in the State of Colorado."

Neither of these rules and regulations have a requirement for footwear by people who patronize these types of establishments. A copy of these rules and regulations are enclosed for your information. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office at (303) 692-3620.

Sincerely,


Patricia A. Klocker
Environmental Protection Specialist
Consumer Protection Division

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