Section 18.32.220. Permit requirements.

	(a)  A person may not produce cheese or cheese products subject to 18 AAC 32.210 - 18 AAC 32.295 except as authorized by permit under this section.  
	(b)  A permit issued under this section  
		(1) is valid for one year  
		(2) is issued to a particular cheese producer and is not transferable;  
		(3)  is subject to modification, suspension, revocation, or reinstatement under  18 AAC 32.285; and  
		(4) must be prominently posted for public view in the facility.  
	(c)  At least 30 days before commencing construction of a cheese production facility, initiating cheese or cheese product production, or changing ownership, a cheese producer must apply for a permit for each operation subject to the requirements of this section, using a form provided by the department. The application must  
		(1)  be accompanied by a permit fee as set out in 18 AAC 32.295;  
		(2) include  
			(A) a plot plan of the premises showing the location of buildings and property boundaries;  
			(B)  plumbing schematics that depict hot and cold potable water lines,  nonpotable water lines, wastewater lines, and floor drains;  
			(C)  building floor plans depicting locations of equipment, plumbing  fixtures, toilets, and sinks;  
			(D) Finish material specifications for floors, walls, and ceilings;  
			(E) types and locations of lighting and ventilation;  
			(F) a general description of types of cheese products and processing  methods; and  
			(G) other information required by the department to demonstrate compliance with 18 AAC 32.225 - 18 AAC 32.265.  
	(d)  If applying for an annual renewal of a permit for continuing operations, a cheese producer may submit, subject to department approval and in place of the information required by (c)(2) of this section, a written statement that changes to the facility or its operations have not occurred, and that changes are not intended for the next year.  
	(e)  A cheese producer shall notify the department of any change to the facility or operations authorized by a permit. Based on whether the change complies with 18 AAC 32.225 - 18 AAC 32.265, the department will approve, conditionally approve, or deny a change. An application for a permit or an annual permit renewal must reflect each prior change to the facility or operations  

Authorities

03.05.011;03.05.040;17.20.005;44.46.020

Notes

Authority

AS 03.05.011 AS 03.05.040 AS 17.20.005 AS 44.46.020

History

Eff. 12/3/2010, Register 196