New York State Milk Control Board Orders

B1914-06:Chronological by order number.

The Milk Control Board was created by Chapter 158 of the Laws of 1933 to remedy "unhealthful, unfair, unjust, destructive, demoralizing and uneconomic trade practices...carried on in the production, sale and distribution of milk and milk products." The board consisted of the commissioner of agriculture and markets, the commissioner of health, and the director of the milk control board. The board was given sweeping powers to supervise and regulate the entire milk industry of the state, including the production, transportation, manufacture, storage, distribution, delivery and sale of milk and milk products; to investigate all matters pertaining to the milk industry; to act as mediator and arbitrator in any issue arising among or between milk producers or dealers; and to operate and effect other provisions of the law.

The board was empowered to adopt and enforce rules and orders necessary to carry out the provisions of the law. Orders so issued had the effect and force of law.

These orders or rules issued by the Milk Control Board concern issues such as pricing of milk and milk products, dealer licensing requirements and procedures, exemptions from requirements and regulations, pricing regulations, definition of standards and terminology, records keeping, and product labeling. Also included are copies of notices of public hearings.

Chronological list of orders with order numbers is available at the repository.

These orders were transferred to the State Archives from the New York State Library.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.