3101.1 An applicant shall submit an application for a license or dealer certification at least thirty (30) calendar days before the date planned for opening a food processing operation or the expiration date of the current license or dealer certification for an existing operation.

3101.2 Licenses shall be valid for a two (2) year period except that shellfish certifications shall be valid for a one (1) year period in accordance with section 2309.

3101.3 Fees shall be prorated for licenses and dealer certifications issued after beginning of the license or dealer certification period.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).