Sec. 12. (a) If the state veterinarian finds that an applicant under section 11 of this chapter has complied with all of the relevant requirements of this article and any rules adopted under this article, the state veterinarian shall issue a permit to construct or reconstruct the disposal plant.

     (b) After the disposal plant is completed and before it begins operations, the applicant shall notify the state veterinarian. After receiving notification, the state veterinarian shall:

(1) make the inspections that are required for an existing, established plant;

(2) use the procedures established for inspections and issuance of licenses;

(3) require the applicant to pay the license fees and any additional required fees;

(4) issue or deny the disposal plant’s license; and

(5) comply with and require the applicant to comply with this chapter.

For each subsequent year, the annual license and other fees must be the same as for similar existing licensed plants.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-16-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.