N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1, § 8.11
Each stamp or stencil issued for “New York State Brand” cheese and for “New York Standard” cheese shall bear a separate number for each manufacturer. The numbers shall be assigned on a permanent basis, but application for grade stencils or stamps shall be made annually. A record shall be kept of the name and address and number issued to each person.