(a) Each handler shall record and preserve for one year all purchases and sales by weight or volume, butterfat or solids tests, or any other tests that are used as a basis for payment or determination of quality for dairy products delivered by a producer. The record shall show the name and number of the producer, the period covered by the test, and the date the test was made. This record shall be signed by the licensed technician performing the tests and shall be available for examination by the Secretary at all times.

(b) The handler shall immediately furnish each producer for each delivery a statement showing the weight or volume of dairy product, the producer's name and number, the handler's name, the date, and other information required by the Secretary.

(c) Each payment to each producer shall be accompanied by a statement showing the period covered, the producer's name and number, unit price, weight or volume for the period covered, the results of all tests used as a basis for payment, a detailed statement of all deductions, and other appropriate information.

(d) The Secretary shall upon request make available to the persons directly involved, the results of all tests made by him or her to check the accuracy of tests performed by the milk handler. (1965, No. 175, § 13; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)