(a) New converted or remodeled establishments. For retail food establishments that are required to submit plans as specified under 20 CAR § 197-201(a), the regulatory authority shall issue a permit after:
- (1) A properly completed application is submitted;
- (2) The required fee is submitted;
- (3) The required plans, specifications, and information are reviewed and approved; and
- (4) A preoperational inspection as specified in 20 CAR § 197-203 shows that the establishment is built or remodeled in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and that the establishment is in compliance with this subchapter.
- (b) Existing establishments, permit renewal, and change of ownership. The regulatory authority may renew a permit for an existing retail food establishment or may issue a permit to a new owner of an existing retail food establishment after a properly completed application is submitted, reviewed, and approved, the fees are paid, and an inspection shows that the establishment is in compliance with this subchapter.
(c) Denial of application for permit — Notice. If an application for a permit to operate is denied, the regulatory authority shall provide the applicant with a notice that includes:
- (1) The specific reasons and citations from this part for the permit denial;
- (2) The actions, if any, that the applicant must take to qualify for a permit; and
- (3) Advisement of the applicant's right of appeal and the process and time frames for appeal that are provided in law.