901:3-4-02(D) License

Fees for issuing and renewing retail food establishment licenses, determined by the licensor in accordance with section 3717.25 of the Revised Code, may be levied upon each retail food establishment. These fees shall be used solely for paying the expense of the administration and enforcement of Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code, Chapter 3717-1 of the Administrative Code, and this chapter.

(1)

In determining the amount of the annual license fee, the licensor shall use the categories established by rule 901:3-4-03 of the Administrative Code and the cost analysis established by rule 901:3-4-04 of the Administrative Code.

(2)

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

(3)

Fees authorized or charged under paragraph (D) of this rule shall be in lieu of all retail food establishment license fees required by the licensor on or with respect to the operation of, ownership of, or employment by retail food establishments within this state, except as provided in paragraph (C) of rule 901:3-4-03 of the Administrative Code.