Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-43-5 - Permits5.1. No person shall operate a food manufacturing facility within the State of West Virginia who does not possess a valid permit issued by the commissioner.5.2. An application for a permit to operate a food manufacturing facility shall be made in writing to the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner.5.3. A person shall apply for a permit at least 15 days before the date that the current permit expires or within 45 days of the date before the actual or proposed operation of the facility is to be affected.5.4. Permits shall not be transferable and shall become invalid upon a change of ownership.5.5. A permit to operate expires at midnight on the 30th day of June following the date of issuance.5.6. The commissioner may, without warning, notice, or hearing suspend a permit to operate a food manufacturing facility if the permit holder: 5.6.1. Does not comply with the requirements of this rule or if the operation of the food manufacturing facility constitutes an imminent public health hazard; or5.6.2. The permit holder has been determined by the commissioner to have obstructed or hindered the commissioner in the proper discharge of his or her duties.5.7. Operational permits shall be posted within the food manufacturing facility and be readily available to the commissioner.