(a) The Department may disapprove application for initial license if it is determined after inspection that the plant facilities or procedures are of an insanitary nature. The Department may also disapprove application for initial license if the plant involved has been constructed without prior approval of plans and does not conform with these regulations.

(b) The application for license, accompanied by the fee of $40 prescribed by law, shall be remitted by cash, check or money order, and shall be mailed, paid or delivered to: Cashier, The Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California 95814.

(c) In cases of change of ownership or change of location, a new application and fee shall be submitted. Any such change in ownership or location of a poultry plant shall subject the plant's facilities, equipment, and procedures to reassessment by the Department to determine the plant's ability to produce wholesome product. Such reassessment shall be equivalent to that required by the Department for a new, proposed poultry plant.

(d) The form, MPES Form 79-003A (Rev. 08/11), Poultry Plant License Application, which is incorporated by reference, used for making application shall be provided by the Department.

(e) In cases of intent to remodel an existing building into a poultry establishment or change of ownership or change of location of an existing poultry establishment, the applicant shall request, complete, and submit MPES Form 79-025 (Rev. 10/11), Request for Survey for Meat and Poultry Inspection, which is incorporated by reference, to the Department.