Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-31

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 35:37-3-31 - Collection centers

A collection center shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) The location of a collection center shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances before the Department will issue a permit.

(2) The collection center shall be covered by a metal roof or other permanent type structure. The building shall be equipped with louver-type ventilators that are screened as to prevent rodents and other animals, birds, flies, and insects from entering.

(3) Adequate hot water shall be provided to thoroughly clean the collection center premises. Failure to maintain collection centers in a sanitary manner will be sufficient cause for the Board to revoke or suspend the permit to operate.

(4) The collection center equipment and premises shall be disinfected with a product approved for use by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in meat packing plants.

(5) Rendering plants and collection centers shall use cleaning compounds approved by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in meat packing plants.

(6) No collection center will operate without first obtaining a permit from the Board.

(7) The permittee shall maintain all collection center, facilities in such sanitary manner as to eliminate insofar as possible, all odors, insects, and vermin.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:37-3-31

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04