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What is NYC AC § 17-1901?

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This section provides definitions for key terms used in the chapter, including 'food service establishment', 'force-fed product', 'force-feeding', and 'retail food establishment'. The statute is relevant to entities involved in food service and retail food operations.

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§ 17-1901 Definitions.

AC § 17-1901

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Food service establishment. The term "food service establishment" means a place where food is provided for individual portion service directly to the consumer whether such food is provided free of charge or sold, and whether consumption occurs on or off the premises or is provided from a pushcart, stand or vehicle. Force-fed product. The term "force-fed product" means any product that is the result of force-feeding a bird, including but not limited to a duck or a goose, with the intent to fatten or enlarge the bird's liver. Force-feeding. The term "force-feeding" means the practice of forcing, by any means, food or supplements into the throat, esophagus, crop or stomach of an animal. Retail food establishment. The term "retail food establishment" means a supermarket, grocery store, specialty food store or farmer's market. (L.L. 2019/202, 11/25/2019, eff. 11/25/2022)

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