California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 2 - Animal Industry
Chapter 1 - Dairies
Article 10 - Sterilization and Handling Practices
Section 481 - Milk Cans in Barns

The practice of emptying and holding milk cans in barns, corrals, etc., where milking is done is construed to be a violation of Section 33518 of the Food and Agricultural Code, wherein it is required that milk must not be canned or kept in a place occupied by cows or other animals. The practice of pouring milk from a milking machine pail into a stripping pail or other properly protected container from which the milk is removed to the milk house immediately shall not be deemed a violation of this provision. No milk buckets or pails shall be placed on the barn floor, except when in actual use; and any such buckets or pails shall at all times be covered or protected from contamination. Unless protected by other means, teat cups shall be kept off the floor high enough to prevent contamination.

1. Amendment filed 12-28-49, designated to be effective 2-1-50 (Register 18, No. 9).
2. Amendment filed 11-1-51; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 26, No. 3).
3. Amendment filed 4-25-75 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 75, No. 17).