3701-21-02(E) License

Fees for issuing and renewing food service operation licenses, determined by the licensor in accordance with section 3717.45 of the Revised Code, may be levied upon each food service operation. These fees are to be used solely for paying the expense of the administration and enforcement of Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3717-1 of the Administrative Code and this chapter.

(1)

In determining the amount of the annual license fee, the licensor will use the categories established by rule 3701-21-02.1 of the Administrative Code and the cost analysis established by rule 3701-21-02.2 of the Administrative Code.

(2)

If a license fee as prescribed under this paragraph is not filed with the licensor or postmarked on or before the date it is due, a penalty of twenty-five per cent of any such fee will be imposed and paid.

(3)

Fees authorized or charged under this paragraph will be in lieu of all food service operation license fees mandated by the licensor on or with respect to the operation of, ownership of or employment by food service operations within this state, except as provided in paragraph (C) of rule 3701-21-02.1 of the Administrative Code.