Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 342 - CIDER AND APPLE JUICE
Section 001-342-VII - Licensing / INSPECTION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. No person, firm or corporation may operate a plant unless licensed for that purpose by the Department. Applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as enumerated in Chapter 330, License Fees to Manufacture and Sell Food & Beverages. In order to allow for the staggering of license expiration dates, initial licenses may be issued for a period exceeding twelve months. In such cases, the initial license fee shall be increased in proportion to the length of the license period.
B. Applications for licenses and renewals for cider and apple juice plants shall be filed annually on forms prescribed by the Department.
C. Before an initial license is issued the Department shall inspect the plant to determine compliance with these regulations. Before a license is renewed the Department may conduct an inspection to determine compliance with these regulations.