Administration and Enforcement

(1) General Administration. The following provisions shall cover the administration and enforcement of 330 CMR 27.00. (2) State Enforcement (a) The Department may enforce 330 CMR 27.00 by suspension or revocation of certificates of registration in accordance with 330 CMR 27.16. (b) If the Commissioner or her/his agent determines, as a result of any study, inspection or survey made by the Department, that compliance with 330 CMR 27.00 has not been effected, he or she shall take appropriate action to effect compliance. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of 330 CMR 27.00, if the Commissioner or her/his agent determines that an imminent health hazard exists, resulting from the operation of a dairy farm, she/he may without prior notice to the board of health take whatever action is necessary to effect compliance with 330 CMR 27.00. (3) Interpretation of Regulations. The Department may issue written interpretations and guidelines as necessary to promote uniform application of 330 CMR 27.00. The Department may advise the certificatee or the board of health on particular questions regarding interpretations of 330 CMR 27.00.