1. (a) Each applicant must provide all requested information on the application form approved by the department.
2. (b) Each applicant must pay a non-refundable $100 registration fee.
3. (c) Upon review and approval of the completed application and registration fees, the certifying agent will be issued a registration certificate valid for one year from the date of application.
4. (d) A registrant must immediately notify the department of any change in the information reported on the application form.
5. (e) A registrant must immediately notify the department of any change in operation that may affect its compliance with this Subchapter.
6. (f) A registration is considered legal and valid until revoked, suspended, or until the expiration of the registration.
7. (g) A registration under this section is not transferrable to any other entity, owner, address, or location.
8. (h) An ownership change of more than 5 percent will require a new application and registration fee.

9. (i) If at any time the registered certifying agent is no longer federally accredited pursuant to this article:

   1. (1) If there has been no determination on the initial application, the application is considered immediately denied unless the certifying agent elects to withdraw its application, or
   2. (2) If there has been a determination on the initial application, the application will be considered immediately suspended.
10. (j) Revenue received pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Food Safety Fund created pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 110050.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275, 110065, 110835 and 113115, Health and Safety Code; and Section 26062(a)(2), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8; operative 7-1-2021. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26062(a)(2) (Register 2021, No. 27).