53-8-208 - Permits Application, issuance and renewal.
53-8-208. Permits Application, issuance and renewal.
(a) Any person planning to operate a retail food store shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the commissioner. Applications shall be completed and returned to the commissioner with the proper permit fee.
(b) Prior to approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to determine compliance with the requirements of this part and rules and regulations. The commissioner shall issue a permit to the applicant, if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this part and rules and regulations.
(c) Applications for renewal of permits for existing retail food stores will be mailed to the operators prior to July 1 of each year. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned, the commissioner shall issue new permits to applicants.
[Acts 1986, ch. 633, § 9.]