Protection when straining and transferring milk

12:17:04:05. Protection when straining and transferring milk. If milk is exposed during straining or transferring in the milking areas, it must be protected from falling particles from areas above the milk handling area. All milk must be filtered before being transferred to the bulk tank for cooling. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986; 19 SDR 61, effective October 26, 1992. General Authority: SDCL 40-32-18(5). Law Implemented: SDCL 40-32-18(5).