California Occupational License

License Title:
    Limited Sampler's and Weigher'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:
Processing plant personnel who only collect samples of bulk raw milk for drug residue testing prior to processing.

Fees: Examination Application: $75; License Renewal: $75.

Examination Frequency: Upon request.

Exam Locations: At place of business (a milk processing plant).

Experience Requirement: By written, and oral & demonstration examination applicant will show proficiency in sampling and weighing or measuring milk and cream.

Average Time to Process Application: 60 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 is available at Branch regional offices.

Authority: California Food and Agricultural Code, Sections 32761.5, 35163, 35231 ©.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 519061