Definitions

(1) Terms in this chapter share those meanings of terms in T.C.A. Title 53, Chapter 3, otherwise referenced as the Dairy Law of the State of Tennessee. (2) When used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) “Act” means the Dairy Law of the State of Tennessee; (b) “Adulterated milk” has the same meaning as T.C.A. § 53-1-104 and includes any milk into which a foreign substance has been added or introduced. For purposes of this definition, any milk, a sample of which is collected according to protocols established by the department and determined to have a cryoscope reading of greater than -0.528 H, is adulterated by the presence of added water; (c) “Commerce” or similar words mean involving payment for an item or payment for services incident to production of the item; (d) “Mix” means the pasteurized unfrozen combination of two or more ingredients permitted in a frozen dessert with or without fruits, fruit juices, candy, baked goods and confections, nut meats, or other ingredients, food additives, or food colorings; and (e) “Pasteurized Milk Ordinance” or “PMO” means the most current edition of the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, as published by the United States Food and Drug Administration. DAIRY CHAPTER 0080-04-02