When apples in closed packages are delivered to a storage warehouse for storage, such delivery is presumptive evidence that the apples are intended for sale. The packages of apples become subject to inspection and must be properly branded. In the case of apples placed in storage for packing or processing later, the owner may file with the operator of the storage a statement in writing, signed by the owner, describing the apples, indicating storage lot numbers or other definite identification, stating the number of packages, and declaring that they are either to be used for processing or are to be repacked and properly branded before shipment. Said notice is to be placed on file with the first delivery and amended with each subsequent delivery to correspond at all times with the total number of packages stored. Such a statement will be regarded by the department as overcoming the presumption that the apples are intended for sale, provided that the statement is kept continuously available for examination by representatives of the department, and that due notice is given to the department when the apples are repacked and branded.