This law states that anyone operating a steam-controlled retort for sterilizing food in the commercial canning industry must have a permit from the department. The department checks the applicant's qualifications to ensure public health is protected.

The department can revoke the permit if it believes public health is at risk.

This law makes it illegal for anyone to put a label on any kind of container saying that a canned food, fish, or meat product has been inspected unless this claim has been approved in writing by the relevant department. Furthermore, the department can revoke this approval at any time with written notice.

If a food product is packed incorrectly according to this law, it can be temporarily held or quarantined by the department. The product will stay quarantined until lab tests show that it meets the necessary standards.

If someone packs food that's been quarantined by the department because they think it's unsafe, that person must pay for all necessary lab tests to confirm the food was packed against the rules.

This law states that the Division of Cannery Inspections is in charge of inspecting raw fish and fish products that are about to be canned. The costs for these inspections are calculated and paid as outlined in another part of the law.