Section 50-57-103 - Department authorized to adopt rules(1) The department shall adopt rules relating to the operation of establishments, including rules: (a) setting standards to ensure sanitation and safety in establishments to protect public health and safety;(b) relating to the licensing of establishments;(c) providing procedures for enforcement of the laws and rules relating to establishments;(d) relating to cooperative agreements between the department and local boards of health; and(e) setting performance standards for local boards of health, local health officers, and sanitarians to meet as a condition to receipt of funds provided by the department pursuant to 50-57-305.(2) To the extent feasible, the rules must be consistent with rules adopted to implement chapter 50.En. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 2003.