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.