81-22-207. License -- issuance and penalty. (1) All licenses issued under this part are issued as a matter of privilege, rather than as a matter of right, and only after proper qualifications under the rules of the board.

(2) All licenses issued under this part are valid, unless suspended or revoked for cause, from the date of issue through December 31 of the year in which issued. All licenses must be renewed by January 31 following the date of the license expiration on payment of the required fee.

(3) All licenses issued under this part must be posted in conspicuous view at the place of business.

(4) Licenses issued under this part are not transferable from place to place or person to person.

(5) Penalties of $5 per month or fraction of a month from January 31 of each year may be imposed by the department for a failure to apply for a license under this part. Regulatory action may not be taken against a dairy producer licensed under this part until 2 years following the adoption of rules under this chapter.