Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-12-8 - Initial and Renewal Application for a Sterilization Permit; Fees8.1. A sterilizer shall submit a separate application for a sterilization permit for each business location or name.8.2. An applicant for an initial or renewal sterilization permit shall include a $90.00 fee for each business location or name in United States currency. The preferred method for payment of the application fee is by credit card. 8.2.a. If the applicant submits the fee by check, the check shall be drawn on a bank that has a banking charter or license issued by a state in the United States or is chartered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.8.2.b. If the applicant submits the fee by check drawn on a bank not chartered or licensed by a state in the United States or not chartered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Commissioner shall refuse the check and return it to the applicant.8.3. An applicant for an initial sterilization permit shall include a complete description of its sterilization process and procedures, including identification of the types of items to be sterilized and the names of the chemicals to be used.8.4. An applicant for a renewal sterilization permit shall include a description of any changes to its previously approved sterilization process.8.5. Before issuing a sterilization permit, the Commissioner shall approve the proposed sterilization process. If the Commissioner does not approve the sterilization process, he or she shall provide the applicant with a written explanation for the disapproval.8.6. The Division shall mail annual renewal applications to current permit holders at their last known address no later than April 15.8.7. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Commissioner shall issue a sterilization permit within 30 days if the application is uncontested.8.8. If the application is contested by the Commissioner, he or she shall have 90 days to take final action on the application. 8.8.a. The Commissioner shall promptly notify the applicant in writing, either by email or certified mail, return receipt requested, of the reasons for contesting the application and afford the applicant the opportunity to respond.8.8.b. If, after notice, the applicant fails to respond to the Commissioner's objections, the Commissioner shall deny the application.