(1) A person shall not operate a refrigeration facility without a refrigeration facility license.

    (2) The department shall issue a refrigeration facility license that is valid for 2 years to an applicant that meets all of the following conditions:

    (a) Submits an application to the department with all of the following information:

    (i) The name of the applicant.

    (ii) The name of the individual who will serve as the manager of the refrigeration facility as described in section 1859.

    (iii) The address of the refrigeration facility.

    (iv) The name that the applicant will use to conduct business.

    (v) Any other information required by the department.

    (b) The applicant discloses the applicant's criminal history to the department.

    (c) The applicant is of good moral character.

    (d) The refrigeration facility and location listed on the application pass an inspection conducted by the department.

    (3) A license issued under this section is valid for only the location of the refrigeration facility listed in the application.

    (4) A licensee shall report a change in the location of the refrigeration facility immediately to the department as prescribed by rule. A licensee shall not operate a refrigeration facility at a new location until the department conducts an inspection of the facility and the facility passes the inspection.

    (5) This section does not apply to any of the following entities:

    (a) A health facility.

    (b) A medical school.

    (c) An organ procurement organization.

    (d) An institution of higher education that accepts whole human body donations for the purpose of research and education.