Relationship of defects to grade

12:14:01:09. Relationship of defects to grade. The following schedule applies to the classification, as affected by total rating point defects in body, color, and salt: (1) When the total defects in body, color, and salt do not exceed one-half point for butter having a flavor classification of AA, A, or B the grade of butter shall be the same as the flavor classification; (2) When the total defects in body, color, and salt exceed the permitted total defects for butter having a flavor classification of AA, A, or B by either one-half or one point, the grade shall be one grade below the flavor classification; (3) When the total defects for body, color, and salt in such butter exceed the permitted total defects by one and one-half or two points, the grade shall be two grades below the flavor classification. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986. General Authority: SDCL 39-9-7. Law Implemented: SDCL 39-9-1.