R70-320-19. Supervision

A. Regulatory Agency. The Department to insure compliance with the provisions of these rules shall:

1. Make periodic examinations of milk from a representative number of producers at each plant to determine whether the milk is being graded and tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section R70-320-6.

2. Examine the quality records of transfer producers at each plant periodically and when necessary determine the acceptability of such producer's milk.

3. Make periodic farm inspections and compare the results of such inspections with the completed Farm Certification Report Forms on file at the plant to determine whether the fieldmen are making proper inspections and reports.

4. Periodically examine the completed Farm Certification Report Forms and milk quality test records on individual producers at each plant.

5. Periodically inspect plant premises, buildings, equipment, facilities, operations, and sanitary practices.

6. Assist plant management, laboratory and field staffs with educational programs among producers relating to quality improvements of milk.

7. Perform such other services and institute such other supervisory procedures as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of these rules.