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MO Department of Health and Senior Services Operational Guidelines for Environmental Health

This link supplies information about programs from the the Department of Health and Senior Services, including their:

  • Lead Licensing program
  • Environmental Child Care program
  • Retail Food Safety and Food Processing program
  • Emergency Response program
  • Lodging program
  • and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System program.

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1999 FDA Food Code

This is the food code upon which the Taney County, Hollister, and Branson ordinances are based. See below for specific changes or alterations to this food code for the particular ordinances of the specific governmental entity.

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Taney County Food Ordinance

This is the ordinance adopting the 1999 FDA Food Code (and changes thereto) as the standard for Taney County. This ordinance also sets the fees for a Health Permit for food establishments in Taney County, but not in the City of Branson or Hollister.

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Branson Health Ordinances

This is a complete listing of the health ordinances of the City of Branson, Including the food code, pool code, sanitation, animal control, fees, fines, and other environmental regulations.

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City of Branson Grease Trap Regulations

This is a copy of the regulation of grease traps for food establishments in the City of Branson.

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Hollister Food Ordinance

This is the ordinance adopting the 1999 FDA Food Code (and changes thereto) as the standard for the City of Hollister. This ordinance also sets the fees for a Health Permit for businesses in the City of Hollister.

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Pool Ordinances

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act promotes the safe use of pools, spas, and hot tubs by imposing mandatory federal requirements for suction entrapment avoidance. This Act became effective December 19, 2008. For further information on pools and spas, click here.

The Taney County Health Department enforces these ordinances at all public pools and spas inside the city limits of Branson, Missouri, including hotels, motels, public pools, and water parks.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our inspectors at (417) 334 – 4544. For a copy of these regulations, click here.

Copyright © 2008 Taney County Health Department. TCHD is an equal opportunity employer.
East Office: 15479 State Highway 160, Forsyth, MO 65653 phone 417-546-4725 1-888-707-4725 fax 417-546-4727
West Office: 320 Rinehart Road, Branson, MO 65616 phone 417-334-4544 1-888-294-9530 fax 417-335-5727