01-001-136 Me. Code R. § IV

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 001-136-IV - RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSED USERS
A. Licensed users must obtain new affidavits from milk producers and milk plants from whom milk is purchased on an annual basis.
B. Licensed users shall file supplemental affidavits with the Department showing the addition of any milk producers or milk plants not mentioned in the affidavit furnished under Section III subsection B, and shall obtain the applicable affidavits and consents under Section VI as soon as practicable following the formation of any contract or arrangement for milk purchases with any new milk producer or milkplant.
C. All affidavits required under this rule to be obtained from milk producers and milkplants must be in compliance with Section VI and be maintained on file and made available for inspection by the Department at all reasonable times.
D. A licensed user must obtain written consent from each milk producer from whom the licensed user purchases or intends to purchase milk, or milk products allowing the Department to draw blood from the milking herd, examine milk production records, inspect medicine storage places, and review such business records as are reasonably necessary to verify compliance with this rule. Licensed users must retain and make the written consents available to the Department at all reasonable times.
E. In displaying or advertising the State of Maine Quality Trademark and making any statements, claims or explanations with regard to the absence of rBST, licensed users must follow any and all labeling regulations or other enforceable guidelines as prescribed from time to time by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Failure to do this may be considered a violation of 7 MRSA §2901-B and may result in sanctions and suspension or revocation of said license.
F. Licensed users must demonstrate compliance at all times with all applicable federal or state laws and regulations and milk must meet the standards established by Section II of this rule for Maine Grade A milk.
G. Licensed users may affix the trademark only to packages containing milk produced within the state.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 136, § IV