§ 2724 - Technicians' licenses
§ 2724. Technicians' licenses
(a) Any person who performs any tests, or determines weight or volume of dairy products where such determinations are used as a basis of payment or acceptance, shall hold an appropriate license or licenses issued by the secretary, which may be revoked for cause after giving the technician the opportunity to be heard. Before issuing a license the secretary shall determine that the applicant is qualified to perform the service stated in the license. Different licenses may be issued for different services. The applicant shall pay the secretary $15.00 for each examination. Licenses shall be issued for a period of three years from the date of issue and are renewable upon payment of a fee of $10.00. Licenses in effect on July 1, 1965, shall be renewed within 12 months but prior to the anniversary date of the original license.
(b) Any commercial enterprise which installs or repairs milking equipment on farms shall annually register with the secretary. The company shall apply for registration on a form made available by the agency. Before registering a company, the secretary shall determine that the company is qualified to perform the installation or repair service. The registration form shall be accompanied by a fee of $25.00. The secretary may suspend or revoke registration for cause after giving the installer the opportunity to be heard. Registration shall terminate on December 31 of each year. (1965, No. 175, § 10; amended 1975, No. 220 (Adj. Sess.), § 13; amended 1989, No. 257 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)