# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 15 — Food

### Chapter 08 — Farmstead Cheese Program

#### Regulation .16 Plan Review and Approval Process.

*COMAR 10.15.08.16*

A. An applicant may not construct, reconstruct, or extensively alter a plant without prior plan approval from the Department.

B. An applicant for a permit shall submit a plan to the Department that includes the requirements set forth in Regulations .14 and .15 of this chapter.

C. The Department shall:

  (1) Review the plan submitted under this regulation to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in Regulations .14 and .15 of this chapter; and

  (2) Inform the applicant:

    (a) That the plan has been received;

    (b) If additional information is required to complete the plan review;

    (c) Whether the plan is approved or denied; and

    (d) Of the appeal process, if the plan is denied.