Michigan Laws 288.502 – Certified industry farm inspectors; license fee; requirements
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 288.502
- Director: means the director of the Michigan department of agriculture or his or her designee. See Michigan Laws 288.473
- Milk: means the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of 1 or more healthy cows, goats, sheep, or other dairy animals. See Michigan Laws 288.474
(1) Each certified industry farm inspector shall pay a 3-year license fee of $150.00 for a license to conduct certified farm inspections. License renewal shall take place on the completion date of the 3-year certification.
(2) Certified industry farm inspectors must comply with the requirements for certified inspectors listed in the pasteurized milk ordinance and, in addition, shall conduct both of the following:
(a) A farm inspection of all producers having the first routine count exceeding legal standards for bacteria or somatic cells, or both.
(b) One routine inspection per year of all producers, with a copy of each required inspection forwarded to the local area dairy inspector.
(3) Certified industry farm inspectors may perform official inspections, only with authorization by the director.