3-1772. Raw milk; registering and testing herd of producer

A. A person producing raw milk or raw milk products for sale to the ultimate consumer for human consumption shall register with the division the location and number of dairy cattle or goats supplying raw milk or milk products.

B. Cows or goats producing raw milk as prescribed in subsection A of this section shall be tested for tuberculosis at least annually, and the milk from such cows or goats shall be tested for brucellosis by the ring test method at least once each month, and all adult animals shall be blood tested for brucellosis annually. Cows or goats which do not test negative for tuberculosis or brucellosis as provided in this section shall be dealt with by the division as provided in sections 3-1205, 3-1742 and 3-1773.

C. The testing provided for in subsection B of this section shall be at the expense of the owner of the cows or goats.