A. In addition to the division's other duties, on or before January 1, 1982 it shall, with the approval of the commission and after public hearing, adopt an alcohol fuel plant construction code. The code shall set forth reasonable standards and requirements for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings and other structures to be used for the manufacture or distillation of alcohol fuel. In adopting the code, the division shall give due regard to the purpose for which the plant is to be used and to the physical, climatic and other conditions peculiar to New Mexico.
B. Upon the adoption of the code, the commission shall make rules and regulations pertaining to the issuance of a permit prior to any construction, installation, alteration, repair or addition to or within any building or structure proposed for the use of manufacturing or distillation of alcohol fuel. The commission shall also set a reasonable fee for the issuance of a permit.
C. No permit shall be required of any person who, by himself or with the aid of others who are paid wages and receive no other form of compensation, builds or makes installation, repairs or alterations on a farm or ranch owned, occupied or operated by him to any building or structure for the use of manufacturing or distillation of alcohol fuel.