(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a food operation in the county who does not possess a valid permit from the health officer. Such permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place in such operation.
(B) Only persons who comply with the applicable requirements as specified by the Indiana State Board of Health rules incorporated herein by reference shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit.
(C) A permit for a food operation shall be for a term of one year beginning January 1 and expiring December 31 of the same year and shall be renewed annually. The permit for a temporary retail food establishment shall be for the term of one continuous operation with a duration of 14 days or less. A permit for a seasonal food establishment shall be for a term of one continuous operation of more than 14 days and less than 120 days. Any permit issued by the health officer shall contain the name and address of the person to whom the permit is issued, the address of the premises for which same is issued, and such other pertinent data as may be required by the health officer.
(D) A separate permit shall be required for each food operation conducted or to be conducted by any person. Only one vending permit will be required per address, regardless of number of machines; however, the fee will vary according to number of machines. A permit issued under this chapter is not transferable from one owner to another or from one location to another.
(E) A permit shall be issued to any person on application after inspection and approval by the health officer; provided, that the food operation complies with all applicable requirements of this chapter.
(BCC Ord. 1991-25A, passed 1-13-92) Penalty, see § 110.99