OAR 603-024-0379: Grading Period; Regular and New Producers (non-grade A)

(1) The operator of a milk products plant or licensed grader in each plant, upon receiving the first shipment of milk from a new producer must: (a) Immediately sample and test such milk for temperature as required under this rule; and (b) Within 14 days shall sample and subject the milk from such producer to the bacteriological test and the abnormal milk test. (2) No person and no producer may sell or offer for sale any milk, once his milk has been graded unlawful, until such milk has been released from such grade by compliance with applicable grade standard. (3) All producers beginning operation after March 1, 2002, shall be licensed as a Grade A Producer and shall meet the requirements of a Grade A Producer as outlined in the PMO.