Section 21-416.1 - Pilot farmstead cheese program.
§ 21-416.1. Pilot farmstead cheese program.
(a) Pilot program authorized - Requirements.- The Secretary may establish a pilot farmstead cheese program after the Secretary:
(1) Adopts regulations to implement the program; and
(2) Issues a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit to a selected participant.
(b) Number of permits allowed.- Subject to the availability of sufficient inspection and testing staff, equipment, and other resources, the Secretary may issue up to five milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permits under the pilot program.
(c) Qualifications.- To qualify for a milk processor - farmstead cheese producer permit the applicant shall:
(1) Operate a dairy farm with no more than 120 cows or goats in the herd; and
(2) Meet any other requirements established by the Department by regulation.
[2007, ch. 437; 2008, ch. 332; 2009, chs. 609, 610.]