The Delta independent., 1914-06-05

sold if the fact that it is skinned
milk be stated to the purchaser. The
term "adulterated" when used in this
ordinance means: First, milk which
has been diluted with water or other
fluid, or cream containing less than 10
per cent butter fat, or into which has
been Introduced any foreign sub
stances or preservative of any kind.
within fifteen days before or five days
after parturition, or milk taken. from
any animal sick or suffriing from any
disease. Third, Milk which has been
exposed to contamination from filth
or filthy receptacles or appliances in
furious to health, or milk which has
been handled by persons infected with
or who have been exposed to any
contagious disease or other diseases
dangerous to public health. Fourth,
Milk drawn from animals fed on slops.
sugar beet pulp or any substance in
state OF fermentation or putrifaction,
or any unhealthy food. Fifth, milk the
temperature of which is higher than
fifty degrees Fahrenheit.
Section T. All buildings. vessels,
and appliances used in the production
OF milk of what so ever kind must be
maintained in condition satisfactory
to the Commissioner of Health.
Section ;. 1t shall be the duty of
the Commissioner of Health to inspect
each and every place where milk or
cream is sold or kept for sale, and
each dairy or place where milk is
produced for sale. at least twice each
year. and file a written report of each
inspection. The Commissioner of
Health or any officer of the City of
Delta shall have the right and power
to enter and have full access to any
building. vehicle, structure, or prem
ises where any milk or cream is pro-
duced. stored. or kept for sale in the
City of Delta, and shall have the right
to take samples OF milk or cream
therefrom, such samples to be used
for the purpose OF testing or analizing
same. Any person refusing to allow
such right of entry. or refusing to al
low such samples of milk or cream to
be taken or hindering or obsrructing
any officer named herein in carrying
out the power conferred by this sec
tion, shall be deemed guilty OF a vio-
Iation Of this ordinance and shall be
fined as hereinafter provided.
Section 6 All milk or cream from
diseased COWS or cows fed on slops.
sugar beet pulp, or foods that have
been subject to fermentation or that
may injuriously effect or be detri-
mental to life or health. shall, upon
discovery thereof. be confiscated or
forfeited by and under the direction of
the City Health Officer.
Sec. :. Every hotel keeper. restau-
rant keeper or boarding house keeper
who furnishes milk or cream to his
or their guests or boarders. shall be in
all respects subject and amenable
to the provisions of this ordinance
(saving and excepting the obtaining
of permiD so far as applicable.
Sec. S. Any person who shall vio-
late any of the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall upon conviction be fined
not less than s5 nor more than 500
for each and every offense and If the
person or persons so convicted shall
have a permit such as herein provided,
the same may be revoked by the City
Council upon the recommendation OF
the Commissioner of Health.
This ordinance being for the pres
ervation of public health. is introduced
an emergency ordinance as pro
vided in the charter
Passed and adopted this End day Of
June. A. d. 1914.
WATSON II. STEWART
Commissioner of Public Affairs and
Ex-officio Mayor.
Attest; LIONEL r. WIGRAM.
Commissioner of Finance and Supplies
| and EN-officio CITY Clerk