Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-7A-2 - Permits and Inspection Fees2.1. The Department shall issue an "Egg Distributor Permit" to every person distributing eggs in West Virginia. Permits shall be issued for each place of operation and are not transferable with respect to persons or locations. An inspection fee will be paid by the distributor or producer first delivering eggs into West Virginia or proof will be provided that the inspection fee has been paid. Certificates are renewable and shall be posted in a conspicuous location in holder' place of business. The Commissioner may revoke or suspend the certificate of any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this rule and shall refuse to issue a certificate to willful violators.2.2. Application for certificates shall be made on forms supplied by the Commissioner and provide any information that is considered necessary by the Commissioner. Permits shall be applied for at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the current permit or within thirty (30) days of the date that the person intends to engage in business. The certificate shall expire on the thirtieth (30th) day of June following date of issue.2.3. The annual permit fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall accompany the application for the certificate. A penalty of ten dollars ($10.00) is added to all certificates that are not applied for or renewed within this time limit.2.4. The Commissioner shall assess an inspection fee of $0.08 per thirty (30) dozen case to any person processing and/or distributing eggs in West Virginia. The processor or distributor shall submit a quarterly (March, June, September, December) report on forms supplied by the Commissioner. Payment of the inspection fee is due by the fifteenth (15th) day of the following respective quarter. The Commissioner shall assess a penalty of ten percent (10%) on inspection fees which are due and payable but which have not been remitted to the Commissioner within thirty (30) days following the due date. Additionally, the Commissioner shall assess a processor or distributor who is not required to pay inspection fees a ten dollar ($10.00) penalty for reports not received within thirty (30) days following the due date.