S.D. Admin. R. 12:79:03:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 34, September 9, 2024

Section 12:79:03:10 - Licensed marketer requirements

Each licensed marketer shall meet the following requirements:

(1) All beef product marketed by the licensed marketer that bears the certification mark must comply with all beef program or natural beef program requirements;

(2) If the licensed marketer is also the producer of the cattle to be enrolled in the enrolled cattle program or natural enrolled cattle program, the licensed marketer must also be a licensed producer;

(3) The licensed marketer shall maintain a written contract with all producers who raise, feed, or finish cattle for the licensed marketer which the marketer intends to market using proprietary rights;

(4) The licensed marketer shall maintain a written contract with all processors who process certified enrolled cattle or beef product which the licensed marketer intends to market using proprietary rights;

(5) At the time of application and thereafter as necessary, the marketer shall provide the secretary with a true and correct copy of the contracts described in subdivisions (3) and (4) of this section;

(6) The licensed marketer shall at the time of transfer of the animal to the licensed processor ensure that the requirements of § 12:79:03:03 have been met; and

(7) Any label or packaging used by or on behalf of the licensed marketer that bears the certification mark must be approved by the secretary before use.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:79:03:10

32 SDR 31, effective 8/29/2005; 33 SDR 10, effective 8/3/2006; 33 SDR 188, effective 5/10/2007.

General Authority: SDCL 39-24-6(1),(3),(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 39-24-2, 39-24-3.