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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 12Art. 8§ 35166 Milk Sample Handling Requirements

§ 35166 Milk Sample Handling Requirements

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§ 35166 Milk Sample Handling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you take a sample of milk or cream for testing, you must keep it exactly as it is until you give it to a licensed tester.
  • •You cannot change the sample in any way before testing.
  • •This rule is to make sure the test results are fair and accurate.

Example

A farmer takes a sample of milk from his cow to check its quality.

The farmer must keep the milk sample in the same condition until he gives it to a licensed tester. If he adds water or changes it in any way, he is breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 35166 Milk Sample Handling Requirements

Any person who takes any sample of milk, cream, or any fluid derivative of milk or cream for testing shall hold the sample in an unchanged condition until it is delivered to a licensed tester. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

samplemilkcreamfluid derivativeunchanged conditionlicensed tester

Related Statutes

  • § 35161 Milk Fat Tester Licensing
  • § 34265 Milk Sample Retention Rules
  • § 32732 Milk Sample Prosecution Requirements
  • § 34232 Milk Sales Without Weighing
  • § 34262 Milk Test Recording Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 35166.
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