Any person holding an identification stamp or stencil issued by the commissioner or any distributor of cheese who assembles, cuts or stores cheese in New York State and who has been designated by the holder of an identification stamp or stencil as his agent, may make application to the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner for “New York State Brand” grade or “New York Standard” grade stamps or stencils for use only on cheese meeting the quality standards established for such grade. Such application shall be for a period of one year and if to be renewed, such renewal application shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date when such stamps or stencils are to be used.