Orders for Suspension or Revocation
Effective Nov 4, 2016Mass. Register #1325MGL c. 94, § 13Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
- (1) If, pursuant to 330 CMR 27.16, the Department orders the suspension or revocation of a dairy farm certificate, the certificatee shall be so notified by a written order.
(2) The order shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:
- (a) The name and location of the dairy farm;
- (b) The reasons for the suspension or revocation, and a description of such operation;
- (c) The date the suspension or revocation is or will become effective;
(3) Orders for suspension or revocation shall be served on the certificatee or his or her authorized agent as follows:
- (a) By sending him or her a copy of the order by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; or
- (b) Personally, by any person authorized by the Department to serve; or
(c) If the aforementioned methods of service are unsuccessful, service may be made by any person authorized to serve civil process as follows:
- 1. By leaving a copy of the order at his or her last and usual place of abode; or
- 2. By posting a copy of the notice in a conspicuous place on or about the farm premises if his or her last and usual place of abode is unknown.