W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-24

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-4A-24 - Farm Inspection

24.1. Each new dairy farm and each transfer farm from which milk or cream is received shall be inspected and found to be in compliance by an inspector prior to such receipt. The Commissioner shall be notified by the plant operator at least 96 hours prior to the anticipated receipt of milk from each new and each transfer farm. At the discretion of the Commissioner, a fieldman may conduct both routine inspections and reinspection, as well as excessive bacteria count investigations. Inspections shall be for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this Rule.

24.2. Frequency of inspection - Each farm shall be inspected at least 2 times during each 12-month interval with approximately 6 months between such routine inspections. Inspections shall be conducted more frequently if necessary to achieve compliance with the provisions of this Rule. A copy of the score sheet shall be posted in the milkhouse or milk room.