(1) File an application with the Department on the General Sampler's and Weigher's License Application, Form No. 72-246 (Rev. 08/11) or the Limited Sampler's and Weigher's License Application, Form No. 72-246a (Est. 08/11), which are incorporated by reference, accompanied by the applicable fee for the license pursuant to Food and Agricultural Code section 35231. The fee is non-refundable and covers Departmental costs of administering the examination.

(2) Obtain a grade of at least 80 percent on a written examination specific to the type of license to be issued.

(3) A general sampler's and weigher's license applicant must, in addition to subsections (b)(1) and (2) above, obtain a grade of at least 80 percent on an oral and practical examination to demonstrate the ability of the applicant to correctly collect representative samples, make correct weights on milk and cream and properly and legibly complete a satisfactory weigh sheet. A weigh sheet shall contain all of the following essential information: full date on which the milk and cream was received; name and address of person purchasing, receiving, or selling the product weighed; name or number of the patron; net weight of the milk or cream of the delivery or shipment; and the full name and sampler's and weigher's license number of the person who does the weighing.

(4) A limited sampler's and weigher's license applicant must, in addition to subsections (b)(1) and (2) above, obtain a grade of at least 80 percent on an oral and practical examination to demonstrate the ability of the applicant to correctly collect representative samples from a bulk milk tanker.