Section He-P 2703.09 - Inspection of Milk Plants, Distributors and Producer-Distributors(a) Inspections of all in-state milk plants, distributors, and producer-distributors shall be conducted in accordance with RSA 184:86 and Mil 301. Inspections of out-of-state milk plants and producer-distributors shall be conducted by the state or local regulatory agency with authority over the facility in accordance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance pursuant to Mil 301.(b) Inspections on all in-state milk plants, distributors, and producer-distributors shall be conducted: (1) Prior to issuance of a license; and(2) Whenever the department has reason to believe a condition exists that places the milk plant, distributor or producer-distributor in non-compliance with Mil 301, RSA 184, or He-P 2700.(c) When critical items are found in violation a follow up inspection shall be conducted.(d) When only non-critical violations are found during an inspection, the next inspection shall take place within 3 months.(e) If any item is debited 3 consecutive times, a warning letter shall be issued to the facility informing them that their license shall be revoked in accordance with RSA 184:86 unless one of the following is complied with: (1) An inspection conducted by the department showing the item or items outlined in the warning letter have been corrected. This inspection shall occur within 21 days from the date of this letter but not before the lapse of 3 days; or(2) The facility enters into a compliance agreement with the department to correct the item or items outlined in the warning letter.(f) Non-grade A milk plants and producer-distributors, located within the state, shall be inspected at least twice a year.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 2703.09
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