1. A. Any person desiring to operate a livestock slaughter or meat processing establishment in New Mexico shall file an application for a license with the director on such form or forms as the director shall prescribe, which application shall be signed by the applicant.
2. B. Every license issued by the director to a qualified establishment shall expire one year from the date of issuance. Renewal of such license shall be made on renewal forms as prescribed by the board.
3. C. The director may extend licenses for a portion of a calendar year, in order to synchronize the periods of all licenses, so that the one year period of issue coincides with the calendar year.
4. D. The board will cooperate with the FSIS, to ensure that the establishment owner has met the requirements for approval under the federal and state codes, prior to issuing the license.
5. E. The establishment owner shall display the license in a prominent place visible to the public.
6. F. Violation of any rule or statute on establishment property by owner, agent, operator or employee may result in suspension or revocation of license.

[21.33.2.12 NMAC - N, 11/07/2025]