Sec.22-33-C3. Rejection of applications

The commissioner may reject applications on the basis of the following: Failure of the applicant's product to conform with the grade standards for that commodity; the applicant's history of compliance with the conditions of any prior approval for use of the Connecticut Quality Seal; the applicant's commodity is not produced in Connecticut. Approved applications shall be valid for a period of one (1) year commencing July 1 of each year. Interim license and registration number may be granted to the applicant for a period of less than one (1) year. Application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date requested. The commissioner shall approve or deny the application in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt. If an application is denied, the applicant within thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of the notice of denial, may appeal to the commissioner for an opportunity to be heard. A notice of hearing will be given to the applicant within thirty (30) days after receipt by the commissioner of the applicant's notice of appeal, and at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Notice to the applicant of such a hearing will be given by hand delivering the notice to the applicant or by mailing it to the applicant. Any person who violates any of the provisions of Section 22-33 of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Section 22-30 of the Connecticut General Statutes and to the revocation of approval.

(Effective April 25, 1988)