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(1) To obtain approval of the label and packaging of a malted beverage, the manufacturer of the malted beverage shall submit an application to the department for approval.
(2) The application described in Subsection (1) shall be on a form approved by the department and include the following for each brand and label for which the manufacturer seeks approval:
(a)
(i) a copy of a federal certificate of label approval from the United States Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; or
(ii) if the United States Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau does not require label approval, a copy of formula approval from the United States Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau;
(b) a complete set of original labels for each size of container of the malted beverage;
(c) a description of the size of the container on which a label will be placed;
(d) a description of each type of container of the malted beverage; and
(e) a description of any packaging for the malted beverage.
(3) The department may assess a reasonable fee for reviewing a label and packaging for approval.
(4)
(a) The department shall notify a manufacturer within 30 days after the day on which the manufacturer submits an application whether the label and packaging is approved or denied.
(b) If the department determines that an unusual circumstance requires additional time, the department may extend the time period described in Subsection (4)(a).
(5) A manufacturer shall obtain the approval of the department of a revision of a previously approved label and packaging before a malted beverage using the revised label and packaging may be distributed or sold in this state.
(6)
(a) The department may revoke a label and packaging previously approved upon a finding that the label and packaging is not in compliance with this title or rules of the commission.
(b) The department shall notify the person who applies for the approval of a label and packaging at least five business days before the day on which a label and packaging approval is considered revoked.
(c) After receiving notice under Subsection (6)(b), a manufacturer may present written argument or evidence to the department on why the revocation should not occur.
(7) A manufacturer that applies for approval of a label and packaging may appeal a denial or revocation of a label and packaging approval to the commission.