Regulation .02 Definitions.
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A.
“Department” means Maryland Department of Agriculture.
B.
Farm Milk Tank.
(1)
“Farm milk tank” means a unit for measuring milk or other fluid dairy products, whether stationary or portable. It shall be considered suitable for commercial use only when it comprises:
(a)
A vessel, whether or not equipped with means for cooling its contents;
(b)
Means for reading the level-of-liquid in a tank, such as a removable gauge rod, surface gauge, or a gauge tube; and
(c)
A chart for converting level-of-liquid readings to gallons or avoirdupois weight on the basis of 8.6 pounds per gallon.
(2)
Each compartment of a subdivided tank shall, for the purpose of these regulations, be construed to be a “farm milk tank”.
C.
“Secretary” means Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary’s designee.