Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 701.1. Permit; application; fees; renewal

A. The department shall require each owner or operator of water vending machines to obtain a permit for each machine prior to the installation of such machine; however, any machine currently in operation may continue in operation until permits for such machine can be obtained under the provisions of this Subpart; however, such period shall not exceed one calendar year from the effective date of this Subpart.

B. The department shall establish written rules and regulations for the issuance of such permits including but not limited to machine construction, installation, performance, control, and maintenance criteria. Any applicant who meets the criteria established by the department shall be issued a permit.

C. The department shall collect a fee of one hundred dollars for each permit issued.

D. Permits issued under the provisions of this Subpart shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of issue unless sooner revoked as provided in R.S. 40:701.2 and shall be renewed annually thereafter.