California Occupational License

License Title:
    Butter Grader's License
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Food and Agriculture
     Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services
     Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1220 N Street
Sacramento,  CA  95814

     Phone Number: (916) 900-5008
     Fax Number: (916) 900-5337

     E-mail Address: CDFA.Milk_and_Dairy_Food_Safety_Info@cdfa.ca.gov
     Internet Address: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Milk_and_Dairy_Food_Safety/index.html

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Personnel determining the grade of butter.

Fees: Examination Application: $100; License Renewal: $100.

Examination Frequency: Upon request.

Exam Locations: Place of business.

Experience Requirement: By written, and oral & demonstration examination, applicant will show proficiency in grading butter according to state requirements.

Average Time to Process Application: 30 days.

Renewal Period: Biennially, expires two years from the date of issue. License renewal fees must be received within 90 days of the license expiration date for renewals to be issued.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Comments: Study material available at Branch Regional Offices.

Authority: California Food and Agricultural Code, Sections 35134, 35231 (e); California Code of Regulations Title 3, Division 2, Chapter 1, Article 24 (sections 686 - 687).
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 452041