(a) There is created a manager's permit to be issued by the commission to any individual who will be in actual control of the alcohol, wine or beer operations of a retailer licensed under § 57-3-204, or a retail food store wine licensee.

(b) An individual seeking a manager's permit shall make application for such permit by completing an application form in the manner prescribed by the commission. The individual must demonstrate that the individual meets the following requirements:

(1) Has not been convicted of any crime involving the sale or distribution of alcohol over the previous eight (8) years;

(2) Has not been convicted of any felony within the previous five (5) years;

(3) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(4) Has not had an employee or server permit or any similar type permit issued by the state, any local jurisdiction, or any foreign jurisdiction revoked by any issuing authority within the previous three (3) years;

(5) Does not hold any ownership interest in any licensee or permittee licensed pursuant to § 57-3-203, nor shall the individual have had any ownership interest in any licensee licensed under this title that has had its license revoked by the issuing authority within the previous eight (8) years; and

(6) Has received training in alcohol awareness and the rules and regulations of the commission by an entity approved by the commission pursuant to § 57-3-705.

(c) The manager's permit shall be valid for a period of five (5) years. The commission may impose a fee for the processing and cost of issuance of the manager's permit and for renewal of such permit. The fee shall be adequate for the commission to undertake an appropriate verification of the information provided by the applicant. This fee, which shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200), shall be determined by the commission.

(d) Manager's permits shall be required for the appropriate individuals at retailers licensed under § 57-3-204 and retail food store wine licensees.