(1) Upon application, custom slaughterers shall also be licensed by the department of agriculture for the same periods of time as other licensees; provided, that the custom slaughterers first satisfy the commissioner that they are qualified and competent to conduct their operations in conformity with the applicable provisions of this part and regulations duly promulgated pursuant to this part.
(2) No person shall engage in custom slaughtering or deer processing without first being licensed.
(3) The department shall collect from each custom slaughterer or deer processor an annual license fee set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703.