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Business or person who is engaged in this state in the business of slaughtering live animals or receiving, buying or soliciting live animals for slaughter, the meat products of which are directly or indirectly to be offered for resale or for public consumption.

Code Citation 172A

Who Applies Any person, other than an agent, who is engaged in this state in the business of slaughtering live animals or receiving, buying or soliciting live animals for slaughter, the meat products of which are directly or indirectly to be offered for resale or for public consumption.

When To Apply Prior to engaging in business activity. No person shall act as a dealer or broker without first being licensed.

Initial Requirements Application for a license as a dealer or broker or as an agent shall be made in writing to the department. The application shall state the nature of the business, the municipal corporation, township and county, the post office address at which the business is to be conducted, and such additional information as the department may prescribe. A license shall not be issued by the secretary to a dealer or broker until the applicant has furnished proof of financial responsibility.

Duration License will expire on the last day of second July 1 following the date of issue.

Processing Time 10 to 14 days.

Fee Structure Application Fee: $100 Agent fee: $20 (biennially renewed)

Renewal Requirements Does not pertain.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information The license of a dealer, broker, or agent, unless revoked, shall expire on the last day of the second June following the date of issue. The fee for obtaining a license as a dealer or broker is one hundred dollars. The fee for obtaining a license as an agent is twenty dollars.