A. A person producing raw milk or raw milk products for sale to the ultimate consumer for human consumption shall register with the division the location and number of dairy cattle or goats supplying raw milk or milk products.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 3-1772

  • Adult: means a person who has attained eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Division: means the animal services division of the Arizona department of agriculture. See Arizona Laws 3-1771
  • Month: means a calendar month unless otherwise expressed. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Person: includes an individual, firm, corporation, company or association. See Arizona Laws 3-1771
  • Ultimate consumer: means the person drinking or consuming milk or milk products. See Arizona Laws 3-1771

B. Cows or goats producing raw milk as prescribed in subsection A of this section shall be tested for tuberculosis at least annually, and the milk from such cows or goats shall be tested for brucellosis by the ring test method at least once each month, and all adult animals shall be blood tested for brucellosis annually. Cows or goats which do not test negative for tuberculosis or brucellosis as provided in this section shall be dealt with by the division as provided in sections 3-1205, 3-1742 and 3-1773.

C. The testing provided for in subsection B of this section shall be at the expense of the owner of the cows or goats.