§ 90-d. Application and permit fees. Application for an animal health permit shall be made to the commissioner. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall be accompanied by an animal health permit fee of fifty dollars. The applicant shall satisfy the commissioner of his character and responsibility and shall set forth such information as the commissioner shall require regarding the past record of infection or contagion among domestic animals dealt in, or handled, or sold by him during the past five years. A permit shall be issued for a two year period and a renewal application shall be submitted to the commissioner on or before the thirtieth day prior to the expiration of the permit.