(2) To be exempt from the provisions of ORS 616.695 to 616.755 as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, a person shall file an application for such exemption on forms prescribed by the State Department of Agriculture.
(3) An applicant for renewal of a license, or any person operating under an exemption approved by the department, shall file an application for exemption with the department prior to December 15 of each year, covering the subsequent year of operation.
(4) An applicant to operate a new food establishment shall file an application and receive approval thereof, if any, prior to starting such business.
(5) Unless exempt from licensing as provided in ORS 616.711, food establishments exempt from certain provisions of ORS 616.695 to 616.755 as authorized in this section, shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 616.706 and shall be required to obtain and maintain licenses thereunder. [1965 c.501 §6; 1975 c.389 §6]