(a)(1) Any person planning to operate a bed and breakfast establishment shall make written application for a permit on forms provided by the department.(2) Such applications shall be completed and returned to the department with the proper permit fee.(3) Prior to approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to determine compliance with requirements of this part and rules and regulations.(4) The commissioner shall issue a permit to the applicant if the inspection reveals that the facility is in compliance with the requirements of this part and rules and regulations.(b) Applications for renewal of permits for existing establishments shall be mailed to the operators prior to July 1 of each year. When completed applications and the proper permit fees are returned, the commissioner shall issue new permits to applicants.Acts 1990, ch. 884, § 6.
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