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Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.204 - TERMS DESCRIPTIVE OF THE WHITE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A
				"clear" white is a white that is free from discoloration or from any foreign
				bodies floating in it. (Prominent chalazas should not be confused with foreign
				bodies, such as spots and blood clots.)
(2) A "firm" (AA quality) white is a white
				that is sufficiently thick or viscous to prevent the yolk outline from being
				more than slightly defined or indistinctly indicated when the egg is twirled.
				With respect to the broken-out egg, a firm white has a Haugh unit value of 72
				or higher when measured at a temperature between 45°F. and
				60°F.
(3) A "reasonably firm"
				(A quality) white is a white that is somewhat less thick or viscous than a firm
				white. A reasonably firm white permits the yolk to approach the shell more
				closely which results in a fairly well defined yolk outline when the egg is
				twirled. With respect to a broken-out egg, a reasonably firm white has a Haugh
				unit value of 60 to 72 when measured at a temperature between 45°F. and
				60° F.
(4) A "slightly weak" (B
				quality) white is a white that is lacking in thickness or viscosity to an
				extent that causes the yolk outline to appear well defined when the egg is
				twirled. With respect to a broken-out egg, a slightly weak white has a Haugh
				unit value of 31 to 60 when measured at a temperature between 45°F. and
				60°F.
(5) A "weak and watery"
				(C quality) white is a white that is thin and generally lacking in viscosity. A
				weak and watery white permits the yolk to approach the shell closely, thus
				causing the yolk outline to appear plainly visible and dark when the egg is
				twirled. With respect to the broken-out egg, a weak and watery white has a
				Haugh unit value lower than 31 when measured at a temperature between 45°F.
				and 60°F.
(6) "Blood clots
				and/or spots" (not due to germ development) are blood clots or spots on the
				surface of the yolk or floating in the white. These blood clots may have lost
				their characteristic red color and appear as small spots or foreign material
				commonly referred to as meat spots. If they are small (aggregating not more
				than 1/8 inch in diameter), the egg may be classified as C quality. If larger,
				or showing diffusion of blood in the white surrounding them, the egg must be
				classified as a loss.
(7) A "bloody
				white" is an egg, the white of which has blood diffused through it. Such a
				condition may be present in new-laid eggs. Eggs with bloody whites are
				classified as a loss.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.205 - TERMS DESCRIPTIVE OF THE YOLK

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) An
				"outline slightly defined" (AA quality) yolk is a yolk outline that is
				indistinctly indicated and appears to blend into the surrounding white as the
				egg is twirled.
(2) An "outline
				fairly well defined" (A quality) yolk is a yolk outline that is discernable but
				not clearly outlined as the egg is twirled.
(3) An "outline well defined" (B quality)
				yolk is a yolk outline that is quite definite and distinct as the egg is
				twirled.
(4) An "outline plainly
				visible" (C quality) yolk is a yolk outline that is clearly visible as a dark
				shadow when the egg is twirled.
(5)
				A "slightly enlarged and slightly flattened" (B quality) yolk is a yolk in
				which the yolk membranes and tissues have weakened somewhat causing it to
				appear slightly enlarged and slightly flattened.
(6) An "enlarged and flattened" (C quality)
				yolk is a yolk in which the yolk membranes and tissues have weakened and
				moisture has been absorbed from the white to such an extent that it appears
				definitely enlarged and flat.
(7) A
				"practically free from defects" (AA or A quality) yolk is a yolk that shows no
				germ development but may show other very slight defects on its
				surface.
(8) A "definite but not
				serious defects" (B quality) yolk is a yolk that may show definite spots or
				areas on its surface but with only slight indication of germ development or
				other pronounced or serious defects.
(9) An "other serious defects" (C quality)
				yolk is a yolk that shows well developed spots or areas and other serious
				defects, such as olive yolks, which do not render the egg inedible.
(10) A "clearly visible germ development" (C
				quality) yolk is a yolk in which the development of the germ spot of a fertile
				egg that has progressed to a point where it is plainly visible as a definite
				circular area or spot with no blood in evidence.
(11) "Blood due to germ development" is blood
				caused by development of the germ in a fertile egg to the point where it is
				visible as definite lines or as a blood ring. Such an egg is classified as
				inedible.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.206 - AA QUALITY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
The shell must be clean, unbroken and practically normal. The
				  air cell may not exceed 1/8 inch in depth and be practically regular. The white
				  must be clear and at least reasonably firm so that the yolk is only slightly
				  defined when the egg is twirled before a candling light. The yolk must be
				  practically free from apparent defects.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.207 - A QUALITY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
The shell must be clean, unbroken and practically normal. The
				  air cell may not exceed 3/16 inch in depth and must be practically regular. The
				  white must be clear and at least reasonably firm so that the yolk outline is
				  only fairly well defined when the egg is twirled before the candling light. The
				  yolk must be practically free from apparent defects.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.208 - B QUALITY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
The shell must be unbroken and may be slightly abnormal and
				  may show slight stains but no adhering dirt, provided that the stains do not
				  appreciably detract from the appearance of the egg. When the stain is
				  localized, approximately 1/32 of the shell surface may be slightly stained, and
				  when the slightly stained areas are scattered, approximately 1/16 of the shell
				  surface may be slightly stained. The air cell may not exceed 3/8 inch in depth,
				  may show unlimited movement, and may be free or bubbly. The white must be clear
				  and may be slightly weak so the yolk outline is well defined when the egg is
				  twirled before the candling light. The yolk may appear slightly enlarged and
				  slightly flattened and may show other definite, but not serious,
				  defects.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.2 - Montana Standards For Quality Of Individual Shell Eggs › Rule 32.12.209 - C QUALITY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
The shell must be unbroken, may be abnormal and may have
				  slightly stained areas. Moderately stained areas are permitted if they do not
				  cover more than 1/4 of the shell surface. Eggs having shells with prominent
				  stains or adhering dirt are not permitted. The air cell may be over 3/8 inch in
				  depth and may be free or bubbly. The white may be weak and watery so that the
				  yolk outline is plainly visible when the egg is twirled before the candling
				  light. The yolk may appear dark, enlarged, and flattened, and may show visible
				  germ development but no blood due to such development. It may show other
				  serious defects that do not render the egg inedible. Small blood clots or spots
				  (aggregating not more than 1/8 inch in diameter) may be
				  present.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.3 - Special Grades: Fresh Fancy Quality Grade Mark, Fresh Fancy AA Grade Mark, Grade A Mark › Rule 32.12.301 - FRESH FANCY QUALITY OR FRESH FANCY AA GRADES: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION

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(1) Each packing
				station or plant must have a satisfactory procurement and distribution program
				including, but not limited to, the following requirements at the farm and
				retail store level as applicable.
(2) Eggs from each flock must be packed
				separately and the shipping cases marked so as to facilitate segregation at the
				packing station. A flock consists of birds not varying in age by more than 60
				days. In operations with a continuous replacement procedure, such as in cage
				operations, birds must be grouped together in accordance with the above
				requirement.
(3) Eggs must be
				gathered from the nest at least twice and preferably three times
				daily.
(4) All eggs must be cleaned
				in accordance with the applicable provisions of ARM
				32.12.605. Eggs may be treated by
				oil dipping, oil spraying, or oil-emulsion spraying; provided, that methods
				used will not cause objectionable cloudiness in the whites. Oil treating and
				cleaning operations must be in compliance with the sanitary requirements of ARM
				32.12.604.
(5) Eggs must be cooled promptly after
				gathering to 50°F. or below and held at a reasonably constant temperature
				not to exceed 55°F. and at a relative humidity of approxi-mately 70%.
				Notwithstanding the foregoing, the temperature of the eggs may rise to
				70°F. during washing and packaging operations provided the eggs are moved
				promptly to a cooler or are transported at a temperature of 50°F, or
				below.
(6) Eggs must be transported
				and handled under such conditions as will prevent sweating and at a temperature
				of 55°F. or below; or at 60°F. or below when not held in excess of 4
				hours.
(7) The temperature at which
				the eggs are held and displayed at the retail store may not exceed
				55°F.
(8) Periodic checks to
				determine the adequacy of the production and distribution programs must be made
				by the department.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.3 - Special Grades: Fresh Fancy Quality Grade Mark, Fresh Fancy AA Grade Mark, Grade A Mark › Rule 32.12.302 - FRESH FANCY QUALITY OR FRESH FANCY AA GRADES: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT PACKAGING PLANTS

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(1) The quality
				factor of albumen firmness must be determined by the broken-out score, measured
				in Haugh units. The condition of the yolk shall be observed during such tests.
				The break-out test must be made every other week unless the break-out records
				indicate a variation in individual eggs or averages beyond that normally
				expected for this program, in which case the break-out must be made weekly. The
				test must be accomplished at the assembly plant or at the farm in the event the
				eggs go directly from the farm to the store. Eggs which do not meet the
				requirements of AA quality with respect to shell texture or shape may not be
				selected as part of any sample that is to be broken out and scored. Sampling,
				break-out testing, and maintenance of records of break-out tests must be done
				by or under the immediate supervision of a licensed grader.
(2) The internal temperature of the eggs may
				not be lower than 45°F. or higher than 60°F. at the time of making the
				break-out test. Eggs must be placed under refrigeration at a temperature not to
				exceed 50°F. and a relative humidity of approximately 70% promptly after
				packaging.
(3) A flock may become
				eligible for entry under the program when a sample of 25 eggs, drawn at random,
				averages 76 Haugh units or higher; or when 2 samples of 25 eggs, each drawn at
				random (1 sample per week for 2 consecutive weeks), each averages 74 Haugh
				units or higher. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a flock may not be eligible if
				any sample contains more than 1 egg measuring less than 60 Haugh units. The
				yolk of all eggs in the sample must have well-rounded appearance with a
				reasonably uniform color.
(4) A
				flock may remain on the program, provided:
(a) A moving average of 74 Haugh units or
				higher is maintained;
(b) The yolks
				of all eggs have a well-rounded appearance with a reasonably uniform
				color;
(c) Not more than 1 egg in
				any sample of ten eggs or more measures less than 60 Haugh units.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.3 - Special Grades: Fresh Fancy Quality Grade Mark, Fresh Fancy AA Grade Mark, Grade A Mark › Rule 32.12.303 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EGGS PACKAGED UNDER GRADE A MARK

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Eggs packaged with the Grade A label shall meet all the
				  provisions of ARM
				  32.12.301 and
				  32.12.302 except for the
				  following.
(1) A flock must consist of
				birds located on the same farm and managed under identical
				supervision.
(2) A flock may be
				eligible for entry under the program when a sample of 25 eggs, drawn at random,
				averages 64 Haugh units or higher; or when 2 samples of 25 eggs, each drawn at
				random (1 sample per week for 2 consecutive weeks), each averages 62 Haugh
				units or higher. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a flock may not be eligible if
				any sample contains more than 4 eggs measuring less than 60 Haugh units. The
				yolk of all eggs in the sample must have a well-rounded appearance with a
				reasonably uniform color.
(3) A
				flock may remain on the program provided:
(a)
				A moving average of 62 Haugh units or higher is maintained;
(b) The yolks of all eggs have a well-rounded
				appearance with a reasonably uniform color;
(c) Not more than 2 eggs in any sample of 10
				eggs measure less than 60 Haugh units.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.5 - Grades And Weight Classes For Shell Eggs In Lot Quantities › Rule 32.12.501 - MONTANA GRADES AND WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) These grades are applicable to edible
				shell eggs in "lot" quantities rather than on an "individual" egg basis.
				Reference to these standards to the term "case" means 30 dozen eggs per case as
				used in commercial practices in the United States. A minimum number of 100 eggs
				must be examined per sample case. For lots which consist of less than 1 case, a
				minimum of 50 eggs must be examined. If the lot consists of less than 50 eggs,
				all eggs will be examined. Whenever grading service is performed on a
				representative sample basis, such sample must be drawn and consist of not less
				than the minimum number of cases as indicated in the following table:
MINIMUM NUMBER OF CASES, RANDOMLY SELECTED, COMPRISING A
				  REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE
Cases in Lot
Cases in Sample
1
							 Case..................................................
1
2 to 10 Cases,
							 inclusive........................
2
11 to 25 "
							 ................................................
3
26 to 50 "
							 ................................................
4
51 to 100 "
							 ..............................................
5
101 to 200 "
							 ...........................................
8
201 to 300 "
							 ...........................................
11
301 to 400 "
							 ...........................................
13
401 to 500 "
							 ...........................................
14
501 to 600 "
							 .............................................
16
For each additional 50 cases, or fraction thereof, in excess
				  of 600 cases, 1 additional case must be included in the sample.
(2) Terms used in this sub-chapter that are
				defined in the Montana standards for quality of individual shell eggs (see
				sub-chapter 2) have the same meaning in this rule as in those
				standards.
(3) Aggregate tolerances
				are permitted within each grade only as an allowance for variable efficiency
				and interpretation of graders, normal changes under favorable conditions during
				reasonable periods between grading, and reasonable variations of grader's
				interpretation.
(4) Substitution of
				higher qualities for lower qualities specified is permitted.
(5) The percentage requirements for grades
				set forth in ARM
				32.12.502 are applicable except
				that interior quality factors shall be determined in accordance with the
				requirements of sub-chapter 3 when the lot is labeled "Produced and Marketed
				Under Federal-State Quality Control Program".
(6) "No grade" means eggs of possible edible
				quality that fail to meet the requirements of an official Montana grade or that
				have been contaminated by smoke, chemicals, or other foreign material which has
				seriously affected the character, appearance, or flavor of the eggs.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.5 - Grades And Weight Classes For Shell Eggs In Lot Quantities › Rule 32.12.503 - MONTANA PROCUREMENT GRADES AND WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Montana procurement grade I.
(a) Montana procurement grade I at origin
				must consist of eggs which are 85% A quality or better. Within the maximum of
				15% which may be below A quality, not more than 5% may be of the qualities
				below B. The maximum tolerance of 5% may be of C quality, not more than 3%
				checks and not more than 0.30% dirties, leakers and loss eggs combined. Loss,
				other than meat and blood spots, may not exceed 0.15%.
(b) Montana procurement grade I at
				destination must consist of eggs which are 80% A quality or better. Within the
				maximum of 20% which may be below A quality, not more than 5% may be of the
				qualities below B. The maximum tolerance of 5% may consist of C quality, not
				more than 3% checks and not more than 0.30% dirties, leakers and loss eggs
				combined. Loss, other than meat and blood spots, may not exceed
				0.20%.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.5 - Grades And Weight Classes For Shell Eggs In Lot Quantities › Rule 32.12.504 - MONTANA WHOLESALE GRADES AND WEIGHT CLASSES FOR SHELL EGGS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Grades.
(a) Montana specials --- % AA quality must
				consist of eggs of which at least 20% are AA quality. The actual percentage of
				AA quality eggs must be stated in the grade name. Within the maximum of 80%
				which may be below AA quality, not more than 7.5% may be B quality, C quality,
				dirties or checks in any combination and not more than 2.0% may be
				loss.
(b) Montana extras --- % A
				quality must consist of eggs of which at least 20% are not less than A quality.
				The actual total percentage of A quality and better quality eggs must be stated
				in the grade name. Within the maximum of 80% which may be A quality, not more
				than 11.7% may be C quality, dirties, or checks in any combination, and not
				more than 3.0% may be loss.
(c)
				Montana standards --- % B quality must consist of eggs of which at least 20%
				are not less than B quality. The actual total percentage of B quality and
				better quality eggs must be stated in the grade name. Within the maximum of 80%
				which may be below B quality, not more than 11.7% may be dirties or checks in
				any combination and not more than 4% may be loss.
(d) Montana trades --- % C quality must
				consist of eggs of which at least 83.3% are not less than C quality. The actual
				total percentage of C quality and better quality eggs must be stated in the
				grade name. Within the maximum of 16.7% which may be below C quality, not more
				than 11.7% may be dirties or checks in any combination and not more than 5% may
				be loss.
(e) Montana dirties must
				consist of eggs that are dirty and may contain not more than 11.7% checks and
				not more than 5% loss.
(f) Montana
				checks must consist of eggs that are checks and may contain not more than 5%
				loss.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.601 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND PLANT FACILITIES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Buildings must be of sound construction
				so as to prevent, insofar as practicable, the entrance or harboring of
				vermin.
(2) Grading and packing
				rooms must be of sufficient size to permit installation of necessary equipment
				and the conduct of grading and packing in a sanitary manner.
(3) Adequate lavatory and toilet
				accommodations must be kept in a reasonably clean and sanitary condition. Hot
				and cold running water must be provided. Toilet rooms must be vented to outside
				the building. Signs must be posted in the rest rooms instructing employees to
				wash their hands before returning to work.
(4) A separate refuse room or a designated
				area for the accumulation of trash must be provided in plants which do not have
				a system for the daily removal or destruction of such trash. All waste
				containers must be of the covered type and be kept closed when not in
				use.
(5) Wood benches, platforms,
				etc., in areas which are subjected to moisture and which develop odors must be
				replaced with equipment of impervious, easily cleanable construction. Wood
				walls or partitions which develop odors must be replaced with materials
				impervious to moisture. Newly constructed plants must be equipped with metal
				benches, platforms, etc., in areas subjected to moisture.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.602 - GRADING ROOM REQUIREMENTS

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(1) The grading and
				candling room must be adequately darkened to make possible accurate quality
				determination of the candled appearance of eggs.
(2) There may be no crossbeams of light, and
				reflections from candling lights must be kept to a minimum.
(3) Candling benches must be constructed so
				as to permit cleaning and shall provide ample shelf space for convenient
				placement of different grades to be packed.
(4) The candling lights must be capable of
				delivering a reasonably uniform intensity of light at the candling aperture to
				facilitate accurate quality determinations; and the light shall provide ample
				case light for detection of stained and dirty shells and the condition of the
				packing material. In operations utilizing mechanical grading equipment,
				adequate light must be provided for determinations including the detection and
				removal of stained and dirty shells and the condition of the packing
				material.
(5) Individual, accurate
				egg scales must be provided to check the accuracy of weight classing.
(6) Weighing equipment, whether automatic or
				manual, must be kept clean and be capable of ready, accurate
				adjustment.
(7) Adequate
				ventilation must be provided.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.603 - COOLER ROOM REQUIREMENTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Cooler rooms
				must have refrigeration facilities capable of reducing within 24 hours and
				holding the maximum volume of eggs handled to a temperature of 55°F. or
				below. Thermometers, accurate to
+
2°F., must be
				provided.
(2) Cooler rooms must be
				free from objectionable odors, dirt and pooled wastes.
(3) All shell egg coolers must be equipped
				with a hygrometer or portable equipment, such as a psychrometer, and be
				available to determine relative humidity. Humidifying equipment capable of
				maintaining a relative humidity which will minimize shrinkage and condensation
				on the eggs must be provided when necessary.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.604 - SHELL EGG PROTECTING OPERATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Shell egg protecting (oil processing) operations must be conducted in a manner
				to avoid contamination of the product and maximize conservation of its
				quality.
(2) Eggs with excess
				moisture on the shell may not be shell protected.
(3) Oil having an "off odor" or that is
				obviously contaminated may not be used in shell egg protection.
(4) Processing oil that has been previously
				used and which has become contaminated must be filtered and heat-treated at
				180°F. for 3 minutes prior to use.
(5) Shell egg processing equipment must be
				washed, rinsed and treated with a bactericidal agent each time the oil is
				removed. It is preferable to filter and heat-treat processing oil and clean
				processing equipment daily when in use.
(6) Adequate coverage and protection against
				dust and dirt must be provided when equipment is not in use.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.605 - SHELL EGG CLEANING OPERATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Shell
				egg cleaning equipment must be kept in good repair and operating condition and
				must be cleaned after each day's use or more frequently if necessary. Mineral
				deposits must be removed, either manually or by de-liming agents, when
				necessary.
(2) Waste water from the
				egg washing operation shall go directly to the drain.
(3) Continuous-type washers must have a
				complete water change at least once during each shift and at the end of each
				shift, or more frequently if considered necessary.
(4) Wash water used must be at least
				20°F. warmer than the eggs. The minimum maintained temperature of the wash
				water must be 90°F. The 20°F. differential must be maintained
				throughout the cleaning cycle. Pre-wetting by submersion may not exceed 5
				minutes.
(5) During any rest
				period, eggs must be removed from the washing and rinsing area of the egg
				washer and from the scanning area whenever there is a build-up of
				heat.
(6) Only approved cleaning
				and sanitizing compounds may be used. The use of metered equipment for
				dispensing the compounds into solution is recommended.
(7) The entire shell egg cleaning and drying
				operation must be continuous and must be completed as rapidly as
				possible.
(8) Only potable water
				may be used to wash eggs. Each plant shall submit a copy of official water
				tests from the Montana department of health and environmental sciences annually
				to the administrator showing that the water supply is potable. An analysis of
				the iron content of the water supply, stated in parts per million, is also
				required. Cross connections between private and public water supplies are
				prohibited unless approved in writing by the Montana department of health and
				environmental sciences. New or replaced egg washers must be designed and
				installed to prevent back-siphonage.
(9) Potable water or rinse water over-flow
				must be added continuously to recirculated wash water for inline-type washers
				so as to provide a continuous over-flow. When equipment, other than inline-type
				washers, has no continuous intake and over-flow, the wash water must be
				replaced at such intervals so as to keep wash water reasonably clean after each
				basket or container of eggs is washed.
(10) All washed eggs must be effectively
				sanitized in warm, potable water which contains an approved sanitizing compound
				in approved concentrations.
(11)
				Washed eggs must be reasonably dry before cartoning or casing.
(12) When steam or vapors originate from the
				washing operation, they must be continuously and directly removed to outside
				the building. Wash and rinse water pumps must be wired so as to shut off
				whenever there is an interruption or stopping of the conveyor.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.606 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EGGS WHICH ARE TO BE MARKED WITH OFFICIAL MONTANA IDENTIFICATION MARK

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Shell eggs,
				except as otherwise provided in sub-chapter 3 and those graded from commercial
				cold storage, may not be below 40°F. or above 70°F. at the time of
				official grading. Eggs held in a plant must be placed under refrigeration at
				50°F. or below promptly after packaging.
(2) Every reasonable precaution must be
				exercised to prevent sweating of eggs.
(3) Shell eggs must be packaged only in new
				or good, clean used cases and packing materials. Cases and packing materials
				must be visibly clean, free of mold, mustiness and off-odors and must be of
				sufficient strength and durability to adequately protect eggs during normal
				distribution.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.607 - USE OF PESTICIDES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Pesticides,
				insecticides and rodenticides used in the plant must be approved and shall be
				stored, handled and applied in accordance with the manufacturer's
				instructions.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.6 - Facility Requirements › Rule 32.12.608 - HEALTH AND HYGIENE OF PERSONNEL

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) No
				person known to have a communicable or infectious disease may come in contact
				with eggs or egg products.
(2)
				Plant personnel coming in contact with eggs and egg products shall wear clean,
				washable clothing.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.10 - Licensing Egg Graders › Rule 32.12.1001 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
In this sub-chapter
(1) "Candling" means the careful examination
				in a partially dark room or place of the whole egg by means of a strong
				light.
(2) "Grader" means a person
				who determines, with the assistance of candling, the quality and size of eggs
				in accordance with Montana laws and rules.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Secs.
					 81-20-203,
					 81-20-207
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.10 - Licensing Egg Graders › Rule 32.12.1002 - APPLICATION AND FEE FOR LICENSE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Applications for a grader's license must be made on a form supplied by the
				department of livestock, animal health division, Helena, Montana
				59601.
(2) A $5.00 license fee,
				payable to the department of livestock, must accompany the completed
				application form.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-201
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.10 - Licensing Egg Graders › Rule 32.12.1003 - LICENSE EXAMINATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Upon receipt of
				the completed license application form and the license fee, and authorized
				representative of the department of livestock, animal health division will give
				a written and performance examination to the license applicant.
(2) The written examination will determine
				the license applicant's knowledge of egg quality and size standards established
				by Montana law and department of livestock, animal health division
				rules.
(3) The performance
				examination will determine the license applicant's ability to candle and grade
				eggs.
(4) A license applicant must
				obtain a grade of 80% or higher on the written examination and not exceed a
				deviation of
+
5% on the performance examination to
				qualify for an egg grader's license.
Sec.
					 81-20-207 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-20-201
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.12 - EGGS › Subchapter 32.12.10 - Licensing Egg Graders › Rule 32.12.1004 - ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) An egg grader's
				license expires March 31 each year after the year of issuance. The license may
				be renewed as follows:
(a) Receipt of a
				completed application form supplied by the department of livestock, animal
				health division; and
(b) Receipt of
				the $5.00 license renewal fee.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.101 - OPERATION OF THE MARKET

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each market
				must be operated in such a manner as to provide for free and competitive
				bidding on the purchase and sale of all livestock.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.102 - RECORDS TO BE KEPT

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each licensed
				market, livestock video auction, or livestock dealer shall keep and maintain a
				complete and accurate record of all animals purchased and sold, including
				description of the animal, brand or brands carried, if any, name of person
				selling or offering for sale, date of sale, and the name of the person to whom
				sold.
(2) Each licensed market,
				livestock video auction, or livestock dealer shall keep and maintain business
				records showing the following information:
(a)
				The names of the owners or persons having an interest in the market, livestock
				video auction, or livestock dealer.
(b) The names of the managers or operators of
				the market, livestock video auction, or livestock dealer.
(c) The names of the owners of the premises
				upon which the market is located if different than the owners of the licensed
				market; if a corporation, the names of the directors, officers, and the
				stockholders, showing their interest in the corporation.
(d) Any contracts or leases executed in
				connection with the operation of the market, livestock video auction, or
				livestock dealer.
(e) The type of
				organization used in operating the market, livestock video auction, or
				livestock dealer and the members thereof.
(f) If a corporation, the names of the
				directors, officers, and the stockholders, showing their interest in the
				corporation.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.103 - CERTIFICATES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All certificates issued by the Montana
				department of livestock, brands-enforcement division, are a personal privilege
				to the licensee, and such certificate, or any interest therein, cannot be
				transferred to or acquired by any other person or organization without the
				approval of the Montana department of livestock, brands-enforcement
				division.
(2) The licensee of each
				licensed market has a personal and non-delegable responsibility to operate and
				maintain the market in accordance with the laws of the state of Montana, the
				laws of the United States, and the rules of the Montana department of
				livestock, brands-enforcement division.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.104 - CHANGES IN OPERATION OF MARKET

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The
				owner of a licensed livestock market must immediately notify the department of
				livestock of any changes in ownership, management, control, operation, the
				regular sale day or location of the market. All changes are subject to the
				prior approval of the department of livestock.
(2) Changes which result in ownership or
				control of the market passing to persons not already approved by the department
				of livestock to operate the market may be given approval only after public
				hearing before the department of livestock.
(3) All other changes may be approved without
				a public hearing, provided that whenever the board of livestock deems it in the
				interest of the livestock industry, the board may order a public hearing to be
				held.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.105 - PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING DEPARTMENTAL APPROVAL OF MARKET CHANGES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) All requests for approval of changes in
				the ownership, management, control, operations, regular sale day, or location
				of a livestock auction market must be submitted to the department of livestock
				by written petition setting forth the facts of the changes and requesting
				departmental approval. Any necessary supporting data may be submitted as
				attachments to the petition.
(a) In the event
				that a change in ownership or control is involved, supporting data must
				include:
(i) Current financial statements of
				the market and of those persons acquiring ownership or control, prepared by a
				certified public accountant or a licensed public accountant; and
(ii) Executed copies of any contracts bearing
				on the change of ownership or control.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.106 - FINANCIAL REPORTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each livestock
				market shall file with the Montana department of livestock, brands-enforcement
				division, an annual financial report reflecting a current statement of its
				assets and liabilities and a current statement of its annual income and expense
				at the time required for payment of its annual license fee. A copy of the
				annual report required to be filed by each such livestock market under the
				Packers and Stockyards Act is deemed sufficient for such purpose.
(2) Upon request by a specifically authorized
				agent of the Montana department of livestock, brands-enforcement division, each
				licensed market shall submit an accurate and current financial report on the
				operation of the market and of the current assets and liabilities of the
				licensed market.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.107 - REVIEW OF BOND REQUIREMENTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) The Montana
				department of livestock, brands-enforcement division shall annually review the
				bond of any licensed market and increase or decrease the amount of the bond
				required in the operation of the market.
(2) Any market aggrieved by a department
				ordered change in its bonding requirements may request a hearing before the
				department by written petition. Such a hearing must be conducted as a contested
				case under the Montana Administrative Procedures Act.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.108 - CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Each livestock
				market shall keep and maintain a "custodial account" in a separate bank
				account. All proceeds from sales at a licensed market shall be placed in the
				"custodial account". Such funds must be disbursed to the persons entitled
				thereto.
(2) A licensed market
				shall keep such necessary records or accounts as to disclose the handling of
				the "custodial account" and the same shall be open to inspection by
				specifically authorized and qualified agents of the Montana department of
				livestock, brands-enforcement division.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.109 - SCOPE OF BUSINESS OF MARKET

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A
				licensed market must be conducted at all times as a public livestock market
				separate and apart from any other business.
(2) Any business such as a livestock grower
				or feeder, dealer, order buyer or auctioneer must be conducted separate and
				distinct from that of the licensed market, with books and records reflecting
				that condition.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.1 - Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.111 - CONSTRUCTION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) No rule as adopted may be construed as
				limiting or abrogating any authority or powers granted by law to the Montana
				department of livestock, brands-enforcement division but is deemed to be
				support thereof.
Sec.
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.2 - Animal Health Requirements For Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.201 - DEFINITIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
In this sub-chapter:
(1) "Consignor pens" means pens in which
				animals are placed and held prior to being sold.
(2) "Outbuyer pens" means pens in which
				animals are placed and held after they have been sold.
Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.2 - Animal Health Requirements For Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.202 - PROPER CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: AREAS TO BE CONCRETED: DRAINAGE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) Properly constructed loading and
				unloading chutes, and holding pens must be provided for the humane, sanitary,
				and efficient handling of livestock.
(2) The surface of all loading pens, all
				unloading pens, all cattle-testing chutes and testing-holding pens, all pens in
				which swine are held for any purpose, all quarantine pens, and all alleyways
				adjacent to paved pens in the consignor and outbuyer areas must be covered with
				concrete or other acceptable impervious material.
(3) The surface area of sufficient consignor
				pens must be covered with concrete or other acceptable impervious material to
				provide 25 square feet of pavement or other acceptable impervious material per
				animal, which must be determined by multiplying 25 square feet by the average
				number of animals at each sale held the last 4 months of the year for the past
				3 years.
(4) The surface of
				sufficient outbuyer pens must be covered with concrete or other acceptable
				impervious material to equal at least 20% of the surface area of the consignor
				pens.
(5) The surface area of the
				consignor pens in a new market must be covered with concrete or other
				acceptable impervious material shall be determined by multiplying 25 square
				feet by the number of animals expected to be sold on an average sale day the
				last 4 months of the year.
(6) The
				surface area of outbuyer pens in a new market must be covered in the amount
				equal to at least 20% of the area designated in (5).
(7) Sufficient alleyways must be covered with
				concrete or other acceptable impervious material arranged adjacent to pens
				covered with concrete or other acceptable impervious material, so that
				livestock can enter and leave the auction market and at all times be on
				surfaces covered with concrete or other impervious material.
(8) All loading, unloading, and holding pens,
				alleyways, and entire yard area must be adequately drained.
(9) Automatic float control or other
				acceptable control must be provided for all water troughs or tanks, to avoid
				overflow creating unsanitary conditions.
Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.2 - Animal Health Requirements For Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.203 - VETERINARY INSPECTION FACILITIES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1)
				Adequate facilities must be provided for the handling, testing, dipping, or
				treating of diseased or exposed animals when handling, testing, dipping, or
				treating is required by the Montana Department of Livestock.
(2) Proper chutes and sufficient help so that
				animals may be properly and thoroughly examined, treated, and segregated, must
				be provided.
(3) Office space with
				adequate facilities for the deputy state veterinarian to make necessary tests
				and reports, keep necessary tests and reports, and keep necessary equipment and
				materials, must be provided by each livestock market.
81-2-102,
					 81-8-231, MCA; IMP,
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 32 - LIVESTOCK › Chapter 32.15 - MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 32.15.2 - Animal Health Requirements For Livestock Markets › Rule 32.15.204 - QUARANTINE PENS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
(1) A suitable
				quarantine pen, or pens, located in a portion of the yard approved by a
				representative of the Montana department of livestock, animal health division,
				must be provided in each livestock market. The top rail of the gate of each
				quarantine pen must be painted with a solid yellow color and have painted upon
				it the words "QUARANTINE PEN" in black letters at least 6 inches in height.
				Water and feed will be provided and will not be shared by non-quarantined
				animals.
(2) Animals placed in the
				quarantine pen may be released from such pen only upon permission of a
				representative of the Montana department of livestock, animal health
				division.
Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231 MCA; IMP, Secs.
					 81-2-102,
					 81-8-231,
					 81-8-215
					 MCA;