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SECTION 3: PERMITS

Generally the permit section of the PMO requires that:

1. It is unlawful to sell, offer for sale or have in storage
any milk product without possession of a valid permit
from the regulatory agency. This permit is not Permit to Operate
transferable with respect to persons and/or locations. a

Note: Milk is considered to be offered for sale when GRADE A DAIRY
collected on a dairy farm in a quantity in excess of that FARM
normally required for the dairy producer’s personal,
family, and/or on-farm use.

2. Compliance with the Ordinance is necessary to
receive and retain a permit.

3. Suspension is required upon;

a) violation of the Ordinance, or

b) upon interference with regulatory agency inspections, or

c) upon any situation which creates an imminent hazard to the
public health.

(This section also provides for notice of intent to suspend upon violation
of the Ordinance and hearing provisions.)

4. Provides for revocation of permit for serious or repeated violations.

5. The regulatory agency may forego permit suspension, provided the milk is
not offered for sale as a Grade “A”milk or milk product.

6. Allows for the imposition of a monetary penalty in lieu of a permit
suspension, provided the milk in violation is not sold or offered for sale as
a Grade “A” milk or milk product.

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