Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of
Rule 02.04.13 - RULES GOVERNING RAW MILK
Section 02.04.13.010 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 02.04.13.010

Current through September 2, 2024

The following definitions apply in the interpretation and the enforcement of this chapter:

01. Adulterated. The meaning of adulterated includes the following:

a. The addition or inclusion of unclean, unwholesome, inferior, impure or foreign material into a food product; or

b. The production, distribution, or sale of raw milk or raw milk products from a facility that does not possess a valid permit from the Department or is not registered with the Department as a Herd Share program; or

c. Any raw milk product or facility that fails to meet any of the requirements of these rules.

02. Animal Unit (AU). For the purposes of nutrient management for raw dairy farms, one (1) Animal Unit is equivalent to one (1) mature cow; five (5) mature goats; or five (5) mature sheep.

03. Dairy Farm. Any place or premises where one (1) or more cows, goats or sheep are milked and where a part or all of the raw milk or raw milk products are produced that are not intended for pasteurization, or are intended for human consumption without pasteurization, and are distributed, sold or offered for sale to persons other than members of the dairy farm's immediate household.

04. Dairy Nutrient Management Plan (DNMP). A plan prepared in conformance with the NMS for managing the land application of dairy byproducts that is prepared by a certified planner and approved by the Department.

05. Herd Share. The undivided ownership interest in no more than seven (7) cows, fifteen (15) goats, or fifteen (15) sheep resulting from an investment of monetary value through a written contractual agreement between an owner and a farmer in exchange for raw milk or raw milk products.

06. Owner. A person who has made an investment of monetary value in the ownership or care of cows, goats, or sheep and participates in a Herd Share program pursuant to a written contractual agreement.

07. Raw Milk. The lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one (1) or more healthy cows, goats, or sheep, and that has not been pasteurized and is intended for human consumption.

08. Raw Milk Permit. Written authorization from the Department allowing raw milk and raw milk products to be sold for human consumption by a dairy farm that complies with the requirements of these rules.

09. Raw Milk Products. Raw milk products include any milk product processed from raw milk that has not been pasteurized and is intended for human consumption by persons other than members of the dairy farm's immediate household.

10. Registration. A requirement by the Department for the authorization of a Herd Share to provide raw milk and raw milk products for human consumption to owners of that Herd Share as provided in Section 37-1101(2), Idaho Code.

Effective March 31, 2022

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