(a)

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 53-1-204

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Certificate of free sale: means a certificate issued by the department that certifies that the manufacturer of the food, nonprescription drugs, or cosmetics listed in the document is duly authorized to manufacture the products and either that:
    (A) The products may be sold freely to the public in the United States, and the manufacturer is in substantial compliance with this chapter as determined by an inspection conducted by the department. See Tennessee Code 53-1-102
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 53-1-102
  • Food: means :
    (A) Articles used for food or drink for humans or other animals. See Tennessee Code 53-1-102
  • Person: includes an individual, partnership, corporation and association. See Tennessee Code 53-1-102
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) Except as provided in § 53-1-118, a person shall not manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for introduction into commerce unless the person holds a valid license issued by the commissioner.
(2)

(A) Applicants for licensure shall apply for the license on forms provided by the commissioner.
(B) The commissioner may issue a license to an applicant only upon receipt of the proper license fee and an inspection of the applicant’s facility that indicates the applicant is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the rules promulgated thereunder.
(C) Licenses issued under this section expire on July 1 of each year, or as the commissioner may otherwise provide by rule.
(D) The commissioner shall set annual fees for licenses issued under this section by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703.
(b) The commissioner shall set, by rule under § 43-1-703, a fee for a certificate of free sale.
(c) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
(d) [Deleted by 2022 amendment.]
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