OAR 603-024-0515: Adjustments Resulting From Testing

(1) If the official test performed and carried out by the Department varies by more than one-tenth of one percent from the test made by the dealer, handler, or purchaser, the Department shall forward the results of such test and an order to such dealer, handler, or purchaser and requiring such person to make adjustment or payment for the period during which such official tests were made. (Also refer to applicable law.) (2) If the test or tests were made for milk sold or delivered by a producer to a dealer, handler, or purchaser, the adjustments or proper payment as ordered by the Department shall be made by the affected dealer, handler, or purchaser to the producer. Such adjustment or proper payment shall be made at the next time that producers are paid for milk delivered, or not less than 20 days after the date of the order, whichever date is the lessor.