12:14:01:08.  Ratings for defects in body, color, and salt. Ratings for defects in body, color, and salt shall be established in accordance with the following:

          (1)  Gummy, leaky, spongy, or weak, mealy, crumbly, or sticky body, wavy color, color specks, and sharp salt shall be rated for defects as follows: slight defects, one-half point; definite defect, one point;

          (2)  Ragged, boring, grainy, and streaked or mottled appearance shall be rated for defects as follows: slight defect, one point; definite defect, two points;

          (3)  Unnatural high color shall be rated for defects as follows: pronounced, one point;

          (4)  Gritty salt shall be rated for defects as follows: slight defect, one point; definite defect, two points.

          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.