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11. — Examination of the Milk and Dairy Inspection. 



In order that the dealers and the Commission may be kept in- 

 formed of the character of the milk, specimens taken at random from 

 the day's supply must be sent weekly to the Research Laboratory of the 

 Health Department, where examinations will be made by experts for 

 the Commission ; the Health Department having given the use of its 

 laboratories for this purpose. 



The Commission reserves to itself the right to make inspections of 

 certified farms at any time and to take specimens of milk for examina- 

 tion. It also reserves the right to change its standards in any reason- 

 able manner upon due notice being given to the dealers. 



After January 1, 1902, the expenses incurred in making the 

 regular milk examinations and inspections will be borne by the dealers. 

 In fixing the charges each farm or group of farms will be considered a 

 unit. The Secretary of the County Medical Society will send the bills 

 to the dealers about the middle of each month. Prompt payment is 

 requested. 



The monthly charges, which are intended to cover all expenses, 

 will be as follows : 



For each group of farms sending daily less than 100 quarts $8.00 



100 to 200 " 10.00 



" 200 to 500 12.00 



over 500 15.00. 



2d.— " Inspected Milk." 



Circular of Information Concerning the Requirements of the 

 Milk Commission of the Medical Society of the County of 

 New York for " Inspected " Milk. 



The Commission appointed by the Medical Society of the County 

 of New York to aid in improving the milk supply of New York City 

 has formulated the following requirements, affecting the farms in- 

 spected by it and the handling of the milk obtained at these farms. 



