330 CMR, § 28.02

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 28.02 - Definitions

For the purpose of 330 CMR 28.00, the Department adopts the definitions for the items in the most recent edition of the Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance as promulgated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The following additional definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of 330 CMR 28.00.

Commissioner. The Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources.

Department. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

Raw Milk For Pasteurization. Grade "A" milk and raw products thereof which comply with the sanitary standards for their production, transportation, receiving, handling, storage, processing, distribution and sale as determined by the Commissioner in 330 CMR 27.00 through 29.00.

Regulatory Agency. Any out-of-state regulatory agency with functions, powers, and authority similar to that accorded the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources or its subdivisions.

330 CMR, § 28.02

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1323, eff. 10/7/2016.