Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.118
37.111.118 ICE
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(1) Ice must be made from the establishment's approved water supply meeting the requirements of this subchapter or obtained from a licensed or approved supplier. (2) Ice must be manufactured, stored, handled, transported, and served in a manner that prevents contamination. (3) When ice is not stored in an automatic dispenser and is available to multiple guests or groups of guests, then the ice must be served directly by the establishment staff. (4) An ice scoop must be readily available for use by the staff and protected from contamination.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.118 establishes sanitation standards for ice used in lodging or hospitality establishments in Montana. Ice must originate from an approved water supply or a licensed supplier, and it must be manufactured, stored, handled, transported, and served in ways that prevent contamination. When ice is not dispensed automatically and is shared among multiple guests, only establishment staff may serve it, and a protected ice scoop must be kept readily available for staff use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.118, compliant operators source ice exclusively from their establishment's approved water supply or a licensed supplier, and they maintain practices throughout the ice's lifecycle—from production to service—that guard against contamination. When ice is not in an automatic dispenser and is accessible to multiple guests, staff handle all serving duties rather than allowing self-service. Operators also keep a dedicated, contamination-protected ice scoop on hand at all times for staff use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.118 gives guests a reasonable expectation that ice provided by a lodging or hospitality establishment is sourced safely and handled in a sanitary manner. If a guest observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as unprotected ice available for unsupervised self-service—they may report concerns to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services or the local environmental health office that inspects the property. Tenant-rights organizations or consumer protection offices can help identify the appropriate reporting channel.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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