(b) The following charges shall be 
made for analyses which are requested 
by an applicant and are not in connec- 
tion with an inspection to determine the 
quality or condition of the product:« 
For each 
Type of analysis moe Beet ladditional 
ys analysis 
Brix readings (refractometric or 
Spindle) 2as4 miss a ee Oe $3.00 $1.00 
Brix readings (double dilution) __._ 3. 00 2.00 
Total acidity (direct titration) _—..- 3.00 1. 00 
PreevfattviacidSsens = one eee 4. 50 1. 50 
Salt (NaCl)—direct titration______ 4.50 1. 50 
Soluble solids (refractometric 
method)2< 22. t= SAP ee 3.00 . 00 
Total solids (refractometric 
method) 232 se ates 3.00 1.00 
Color determination of extracted 
Hone Yee ee ey ee 3. 00 1.00 
Color determination of sugarcane 
1nolasses or Sugarcane Sirup------ 4. 50 1. 50 
§ 52.48 When charges are to be based 
on hourly rate not otherwise provided for 
in this part. When inspection is for 
condition only or when inspection serv- 
ices or related services are rendered and 
formal certificates are not issued or 
when the services rendered are such that 
‘charges based upon the foregoing sec- 
tions would be inadequate or inequitable, 
charges may be based on the time con- 
sumed by the inspector in performance 
of such inspection service at the rate of 
$4.50 per hour. 
§ 52.49 Fees for score sheets. If the 
applicant for inspection service requests 
score sheets showing in detail the inspec= 
tion of each container or sample in- 
spected and listed thereon, such score 
sheets may be furnished by the inspector 
in charge of the office of inspection serv- 
ing the area where the inspection was 
performed; and such applicant shall be 
charged at the rate of $2.25 for each 
twelve samples, or fraction thereof, in- 
spected and listed on such score sheets. 
§ 52.50 Fees for additional copies of 
‘inspection certificates. Additional copies 
of any inspection certificate other than 
those provided for in § 52.21, may be sup=- 
plied to any interested party upon pay- 
ment of a fee of $2.25 for each set of 
five (5) or fewer copies. 
§52.51 Travel and other expenses. 
Charges may be made to cover the cost 
of travei 2nd other experses incurred in 
connection with the performance of any 
inspection service, including appeal in- 
spections; Provided, That, if charges for 
sampling or inspection are based on an 
hourly rate, an additional hourly charze 
may be made for travel time including 
time spent waiting for transportation as 
well as time spent traveling, but not to 
exceed eight hours of travel time for 
any one person for any one day: And 
provided further, That, if travel is by 
common carrier, no hourly charge may 
be made for travel time outside the em- 
ployee’s official work hours, 
6 When these analyses are made in connec- 
tion with an inspection to determine the 
quality or condition of the product no fee 
shall be charged for the analyses. 
§ 52.52 Charges for inspection serv- 
ice on a contract basis. (a) Irrespective 
of fees and charges prescribed in fore- 
going sections, the Administrator may 
enter into contracts with applicants to 
perform continuous inspection services 
or other inspection services pursuant to 
the regulations in this part and other 
requirements as prescribed by the Ad- 
ministrator in such contract, and the 
charges for such inspection service pro- 
vided in such contracts shall be on such 
basis as will reimburse the Agricultural 
Marketing Service of the Department 
for the full cost of rendering such in- 
spection service including an appropri- 
ate overhead charge to cover as nearly 
as practicable administrative overhead 
expenses aS May be determined by the 
Administrator. 
(b) No Member of, or Delegate to Con- 
gress, or Resident Commissioner, shall 
be admitted to any share or part of any 
contract provided for in this section or 
to any benefit that may arise there- 
from, but this provision shall not be 
construed to extend to such contract 
if made with a corporation for its gen- 
eral benefit, and shall not extend to any 
benefits that may accrue from the con- 
tract to a Member of, or Delegate to. 
Congress, or a Resident Commissioner 
in his capacity as a farmer. 
MISCELLANEOUS 
852.53 Fraud or misrepresentation. 
Any wilful misrepresentation or any de=- 
ceptive cr fraudulent practice found to 
be made cr committed by any person in 
connection with: 
(a) The making or filing of an appli- 
cation for any inspection service; 
(b) The submission of samples for in- 
spection; 
(c) The use of any inspection report 
or any inspection certificate, or appeal 
inspection certificate issued under the 
regulations in this part; 
(d) The use of the words “Packed 
under continuous inspection of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture,” any legend 
signifying that the product has been 
officialiy inspected, any statement of: 
grade or words of similar import in the 
labeling or advertising of any processed 
product; 
(e) The use of a facsimile form which 
simulates in whole or in part any official 
U. S. certificate for the purpose of pur- 
mRorting to evidence the U, S. grade of any 
processed product; or 
(f) Any wilful violation of the regu- 
lations in this part or supplementary 
Tules or instructions issued by the Ad- 
ministrator, muy be deemed sufficient 
cause for debarring such person from 
any or all tenefits of the act. 
§ 52.54 Political activity. All inspec- 
tors and licensed samplers are forbidden, 
during the period of their respective ap- 
pointments or licenses, to take an active 
part in political management or in poli- 
tical campaigns. Political activities in 
eity, county, State, or national elections, 
whether primary or regular, or in behalf 
of any party or candidate, or any meas- 
ure to be voted upon, are prohibited. 
This applies to all appointees or licensees, 
including, but not limited to, temporary 
and cooperative employees and employ- 
ees on leave of absence with or without 
pay. Wilful violation of this section will 
constitute grounds for dismissal in the 
case of appointees and revocation of 
licenses in the case of licensees. 
§ 52.55 Interfering with an inspector 
or licensed sampler. Any further bene- 
fits of the act may be denied any appli- 
cant or other interested party who either 
personally or through an agent or repre- 
sentative interferes with or obstructs, by 
intimidation, threats, assault, or in any 
other manner, an inspector or licensed 
sampler in the performance of his duties. 
§ 52.56 Compliance with other laws. 
None of the requirements in the regu- 
lations in this part shall excuse failure 
to comply with any Federal, State, 
county, or municipal laws applicable to 
the operation of food processing estab- 
lishments and to _ processed food 
products. 
§ 52.57 Identification. Each inspece 
tor and licensed sampler shall have in his 
possession at all times and present upon 
request, while on duty, the means of 
identification furnished by the Depart- 
ment to such person. 
REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANTS OPERATING 
UNDER CONTINUOUS INSPECTION ON A 
CONTRACT BASIS? 
§ 52.81 Plant survey. (a) Prior to the 
inauguration of continuous inspection 
service on a contract basis, the Adminis- 
trator will make, or cause to be made, 
@ survey and inspection of the plant 
where such service is to be performed to 
determine whether the plant and meth- 
ods of operation are suitable and ade- 
quate for the performance of such serve 
ices in accordance with: ; 
(1) The regulations in this part, ine 
cluding, but not limited to, the require- 
ments contained in §§ 52.81 throvgh 
52.87; and 
(2) The terms and provisions of the 
contract pursuant to which the service 
is to be performed. 
§ 52.82 Premises. The premises of the 
plant shall be free from conditions ob- 
jectionable to food processing opera- 
tions; and such conditions include, but 
are not limited to, the following: 
(a) Strong offensive odors; 
(b) Litter, waste, and refuse (e. g., 
garbage, viner refuse, and damaged con- 
tainers) within the immediate vicinity 
of the plant buildings or structures; 
(c) Excessively dusty roads, yards, or 
parking lots; and 
(d) Poorly drained areas. 
§ 52.83 Buildings and structures. The 
plant buildings and structures shall be 
properly constructed and maintained in 
a sanitary condition, including, but not 
being limited to, the following require- 
ments: 
(a) There shall be sufficient light (1) 
consistent with the use to which the 
particular portion of the building is de- 
voted and (2) to permit efficient clean- 
3Compliance with the above requirements 
does not excuse failure to comply with all 
applicable sanitary rules and regulations of 
city, county, State, Federal, or other-agencies 
having jurisdiction over such plants and 
operations, 
