Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 330 - LICENSE FEES TO MANUFACTURE AND SELL FOOD & BEVERAGES
Section 001-330-2 - Application and renewal

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A license may be issued for a one-year, 2-year or 3-year period. Licenses for a period in excess of one year may only be issued with the agreement of or at the request of the applicant. The fee for a 2-year license is 2 times the annual fee. The fee for a 3-year license is 3 times the annual fee. Each application for, or renewal of, a license to operate a food establishment must be accompanied by a fee, determined by the commissioner in accordance with subsection 6, as follows:

A. Retail Food Establishment

1. For 0 to 10 employees, annually............................................................. $20.00

2. For 11 to 25 employees, annually........................................................... $50.00

3. For 26 or more employees, annually..................................................... $150.00

B. Food Storage Warehouse

1. 0 to 10 employees, annually................................................................... $20.00

2. 11 to 25 employees, annually................................................................. $50.00

3. 26 or more employees, annually........................................................... $150.00

C. Commercial Bakery......................................................................................... $50.00

D. Bakeries

1. 0 to 10 employees, annually................................................................... $20.00

2. 11 to 25 employees, annually................................................................. $50.00

3. 26 or more employees, annually........................................................... $150.00

E. Mobile Vendor

1. 0 to 10 employees, annually................................................................... $20.00

2. 11 to 25 employees, annually................................................................. $50.00

3. 26 or more employees, annually........................................................... $150.00

F. Food Processing and Manufacturing............................................................... $50.00

G. Home Food Manufacturing............................................................................. $20.00

H. Poultry Slaughter - Grower/Producer Exempt ........................................$50.00

I. Food Salvage

1. 0 to 5 Employees, annually.................................................................... $30.00

2. 6 or more Employees, annually.............................................................. $50.00

J. Cider and Apple Juice

1. 0 to 10 employees, annually................................................................... $20.00

2. 11 to 25 employees, annually................................................................. $50.00

3. 26 or more employees, annually........................................................... $150.00

K. Beverage Plant License

1. 0 to 5 employees, annually..................................................................... $75.00

2. 6 or more employees, annually............................................................. $150.00

L. Birch and Maple Syrup Processing

1. Less than 15 Gal Production, annually...................................................... $2.00

2. More than 15 Gal Production, annually................................................... $25.00

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