Nevada Revised Statutes Section 584.215 - Food and Other Commodities

Testing of milk or cream on basis of amount of butterfat to be done by licensed tester using Babcock test; alternate methods of testing; licensing of tester.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, all testing of milk or cream purchased on the basis of the amount of butterfat contained therein must be done by a licensed tester, who shall supervise and is responsible for the operation of the Babcock test of milk or cream.

2. Methods of testing such milk, other than the Babcock test, may be used if approved by the Commission. If such approval is given, equipment suitable for the performance of the Babcock test must be provided and maintained.

3. A license may be issued to a tester by the Commission. The Commission shall examine the qualifications of the applicant for a license, and every applicant must satisfy the Commission of his qualifications and comply with the provisions in NRS 584.215 to 584.285, inclusive, before a license may be issued to him.

4. If a method of testing other than the Babcock test is used, the tester must be licensed to perform that method of testing and the Babcock test.

Last modified: February 26, 2006