(a)

1. (1) All grain shall be graded and sampled in accordance with official United States Department of Agriculture grading standards, as detailed in the Grain Inspection Handbook, Books I–IV.
2. (2) Procedures that result in equivalent results to the United States Department of Agriculture procedures are acceptable.

(b)

1. (1) If a sample is to be reinspected due to excessive damage, the moisture content will not be subject to reinspection.
2. (2) The moisture content determined at the original time of inspection will be considered the official moisture content.

(c) All applicants for certification by the Department of Agriculture as a grain dealer must:

1. (1) Submit to the Department of Agriculture an application on a form which shall be provided by the Department of Agriculture;
2. (2) Submit to the Department of Agriculture a course of instruction for sampling and grading that is based on the United States Department of Agriculture grain inspection, packers, and stockyards administration standards;
3. (3) Sign a statement acknowledging that the Department of Agriculture employees may randomly inspect any of the grain dealers’ locations to ensure certification as provided in this rule; and
4. (4) Sign a statement acknowledging that employees of the grain dealer who are responsible for sampling and grading grain may be required to demonstrate to the Department of Agriculture an adequate knowledge of sampling and grading as determined by the Department of Agriculture.