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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) “Consumer” means an individual who purchases or acquires fresh milk from a producer, or who purchases or acquires raw milk or a product derived from raw milk from a producer holding a permit issued under § 3178 of this title.
(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.
(3) “Fresh milk” means milk offered for sale to the public that meets the requirements under § 3177(a) of this title.
(4) “Milk Code” means the State of Delaware Milk Code in 16 DE Admin. Code 4461.
(5) “Permit holder” means a producer holding a raw milk permit issued under § 3178 of this title.
(6) “Producer” means a dairy farmer who files an Internal Revenue Service Schedule F form with the United States Department of Agriculture and who owns or operates a dairy in this State.
(7) “Raw milk” means fresh milk that is unprocessed, unpasteurized, and unhomogenized, and that is derived from a cow, sheep, or goat.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 3. Agriculture § 3176. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-3-agriculture/de-code-sect-3-3176/
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