1. (1) Requirements of licensees.

   1. (a) In addition to other requirements of the Act and this chapter, licensees shall:

      1. 1. Conduct post-maturation processes only within a permanent structure or building at a location licensed by the department; and,
      2. 2. Maintain post-maturation production areas and records so as to be readily accessible for inspection.

   2. (b) In addition to other requirements of the Act and this chapter, licensees shall not:

      1. 1. Produce adulterated food in commerce or allow conditions or practices that may reasonably contaminate food in commerce;
      2. 2. Provide false or misleading information or records to the department; or,
      3. 3. Interfere with an authorized representative of the department in the performance of his duties.
2. (2) A person is responsible for violation of the Act or this chapter when committed by either the person or his agent.
3. (3) Each violation of the Act or this chapter is grounds for denial or revocation of any license issued by the department; actions for injunction; and imposition of civil penalties or criminal charges against the violator under T.C.A. § 53-1-203.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203 and 53-1-207. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 5, 1974. Repeal filed December 23, 2015; effective March 22, 2016. New rules filed November 14, 2019; effective February 12, 2020.