§ 181.09 — Manufacture and Handling of Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco

§ 181.09 Manufacture and Handling of Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco.

(a) No person engaged in the preparation, manufacture, sorting or handling of cigars, cigarettes or tobacco intended for sale shall at any time: (1) Touch such cigar, cigarette or tobacco with his lips, teeth or tongue; or, (2) Moisten such cigar, cigarette or tobacco with saliva, directly or indirectly, by spitting or by use of the fingers or utensils or accessories of any kind; or, (3) Spray or moisten such cigar, cigarette or tobacco with water or any other liquid emitted from the mouth; or, (4) Permit such cigar, cigarette or tobacco to touch or be introduced into the nose of any person. (b) A person engaged in the preparation, manufacture, sorting or handling of cigars, cigarettes or tobacco intended for sale shall thoroughly wash his hands with soap and warm water before beginning work, immediately after each visit to the toilet, and at all other times when necessary during the course of the work. (c) A copy of this section shall be posted conspicuously in every place where cigars, cigarettes or tobacco are prepared, manufactured, sorted or handled.