(A) No person shall manufacture or bottle for sale within the state bottled water unless the person has a license as prescribed in section 913.23 of the Revised Code. Applicants shall apply for a license on a form provided by the director.

(B) Prior to licensing, the director shall determine if the source and operations water originates from an approved source, inspect the bottled water plant to determine compliance with this chapter and the applicable good manufacturing practices of Chapter 901:3-1 of the Administrative Code, and that any label shall be in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and rule 901:3-1-11 of the Administrative Code.