§19-11E-4. Milk producer permits.

(a) A person may not sell milk, milk products, or manufactured dairy products within this state without having a current, valid permit from the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(b) A separate permit shall be obtained for each milk plant, milk producer, milk distributor, receiving station, transfer station, bulk tank unit, and milk tank truck cleaning facility.

(c) Permits are not transferable with respect to persons or locations.

(d) Permits shall be applied for at least 30 days before the date that the current permit expires or within 30 days of the date that the person intends to engage in business. Applications for all permits shall be made on forms supplied by the commissioner and provide such information as may be considered reasonably necessary by the commissioner. All applications shall be accompanied by an application fee. A penalty shall be added to all permits that are not applied for or renewed within the time limits set forth in this subsection.

(e) Permits shall be posted prominently at the place of operation.

(f) Within 30 days of receiving a complete application for an initial permit, the commissioner will inspect the applicant’s operation to determine whether it meets the standards set forth by this code and rules promulgated pursuant thereto that would be applicable if the applicant received the permit applied for. If the applicant satisfies those requirements, the commissioner shall issue the permit.

(g) Permits shall be valid for one year.