N.M. Code R. § 9.2.18.14 - CONGREGATE MEAL SITE REQUIREMENTS
A. Meal sites shall be located as close as
possible to the residences of the majority of eligible individuals with the
greatest economic and social needs;
B. Meal sites must not restrict participation
or illegally discriminate in any way;
C. Meal sites must comply with all applicable
federal, state and local health, fire, safety, building, accessibility, zoning
and sanitation laws, ordinances, or codes, and, at a minimum, each meal site
must:
(1) Conduct evacuation drills twice per
year;
(2) Maintain a basic first
aid kit on the premises at all times;
(3) Maintain a fire extinguisher on the
premises at all times with a current inspection tag; and
(4) Meet Americans with Disabilities Act
access guidelines;
D.
Meal sites must post, in a conspicuous location, the following information:
(1)The rights of eligible individuals to
equal opportunity and access to services;
(2) Policy for serving guests and
staff;
(3) The full cost of the
meal;
(4) The recommended amount
for contributions from participants and how contributions are used;
(5) Menus for a minimum of one week in
advance;
(6) Grievance procedures
for participants; and
(7) An
evacuation plan;
E.Meal
sites shall conform to state and local no smoking ordinances, but at a minimum:
(1) Smoking shall not be permitted in food
preparation and food serving areas;
(2) Smoking in dining rooms shall not be
permitted during meal times; and
(3) Signs shall be posted in all non-smoking
areas;
Notes
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