1. (a) A person may not produce cheese or cheese products subject to 18 AAC 32.210 - 18 AAC 32.295 except as authorized by permit under this section.

2. (b) A permit issued under this section

   1. (1) is valid for one year
   2. (2) is issued to a particular cheese producer and is not transferable;
   3. (3) is subject to modification, suspension, revocation, or reinstatement under 18 AAC 32.285; and
   4. (4) must be prominently posted for public view in the facility.

3. (c) At least 30 days before commencing construction of a cheese production facility, initiating cheese or cheese product production, or changing ownership, a cheese producer must apply for a permit for each operation subject to the requirements of this section, using a form provided by the department. The application must

   1. (1) be accompanied by a permit fee as set out in 18 AAC 32.295;

   2. (2) include

      1. (A) a plot plan of the premises showing the location of buildings and property boundaries;
      2. (B) plumbing schematics that depict hot and cold potable water lines, nonpotable water lines, wastewater lines, and floor drains;
      3. (C) building floor plans depicting locations of equipment, plumbing fixtures, toilets, and sinks;
      4. (D) Finish material specifications for floors, walls, and ceilings;
      5. (E) types and locations of lighting and ventilation;
      6. (F) a general description of types of cheese products and processing methods; and
      7. (G) other information required by the department to demonstrate compliance with 18 AAC 32.225 - 18 AAC 32.265.
4. (d) If applying for an annual renewal of a permit for continuing operations, a cheese producer may submit, subject to department approval and in place of the information required by (c)(2) of this section, a written statement that changes to the facility or its operations have not occurred, and that changes are not intended for the next year.
5. (e) A cheese producer shall notify the department of any change to the facility or operations authorized by a permit. Based on whether the change complies with 18 AAC 32.225 - 18 AAC 32.265, the department will approve, conditionally approve, or deny a change. An application for a permit or an annual permit renewal must reflect each prior change to the facility or operations

(Eff. 12/3/2010, Register 196)

Authority: AS 03.05.011, AS 03.05.040, AS 17.20.005, AS 44.46.020