LAC 7:V.1715. Licenses

A. Every person who produces, processes, distributes, or sells eggs or egg products in Louisiana shall obtain a license to do so from the department. B. Applications for licenses shall be on forms provided by the department and shall be submitted together with the necessary application fee. The commission shall review license applications and make a recommendation for approval or denial to the commissioner, who shall make the final determination to approve or deny the application. C. All licenses shall be valid from September 1 until August 31 and must be renewed annually. Failure to obtain or renew a license, when required, shall be a violation of this Part. D. Every application for a new license and for renewal of an existing license shall be accompanied by a fee of $100 payable to the commission. E. Proceeds from the license fees collected hereunder shall be transferred to the state treasurer, and credited to the special Louisiana Egg Commission Fund. F. The commissioner shall have authority to suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant hereto for violations of applicable law and this Chapter, and violations of the Louisiana Egg Grading and Marketing Law and Regulations.