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13 | Page 105 Grove Street, Suite 3 Montclair, NJ 07042 www.Nishuanegroup.com 973.954.2677 municipality that appears of record with the Department as the cottage food operator's residence, followed by either "New Jersey" or "NJ"; and 6. The statement, "This food is prepared pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:24-11 in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Department of Health." § 8:24-11.5 Health authority's right of access (a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:1-1 et seq., especially 24:2-1 et seq., and 24:3-1 et seq., and 26:1A-1 et seq., especially 26:1A-16, 17, 18, and 19, a health authority is authorized to enter upon, examine, and survey any premises, including the home kitchen of a cottage food operator, and things thereof, including materials, equipment, books, and records: 1. To enforce or confirm compliance with any health law or other law under the official's jurisdiction; and/or 2. To investigate complaints associated with cottage food products, such as contamination, foodborne illness, misbranding, or adulteration. § 8:24-11.6 Application fees; permit duration; permit renewal (a) The fee to apply for a Cottage Food Operator Permit is $ 100.00. (b) A Cottage Food Operator Permit is valid for two years from date of issuance. (c) The fee to apply for renewal of a Cottage Food Operator Permit is $ 100.00. (d) To prevent permit lapse, a cottage food operator permittee should submit an application for permit renewal by no later than 45 days before the expiration of the permit that is in effect. § 8:24-11.7 Suspension, revocation, and/or denial of issuance or renewal of a permit; monetary penalties (a) A person or entity that violates any provision of this chapter or refuses to comply with a lawful order or direction of a health authority is liable for penalties as provided by N.J.S.A. 24:17-1 et seq., and 26:1A-10, and/or injunctive action as provided by law. (b) The Department may impose a monetary penalty pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:17-1 et seq., and 26:1A-10, and/or suspend, revoke, and/or refuse to issue or renew, a Cottage Food Operator Permit, if the applicant or permit holder fails to comply with applicable provisions of this subchapter, Titles 24 and 26 of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, and/or any other applicable rules or statutes, and/or if a