(a) Commissioner means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets of the State of New York.

(b) Person means any person, firm, corporation or association.

(c) Cheddar cheese means cheese which conforms to the definition of cheddar cheese pursuant to subdivision 30 of section 46 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

(d) Washed curd cheese means cheese which conforms to the definition of washed curd cheese pursuant to subdivision 31 of section 46 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

(e) Colby cheese means cheese which conforms to the definition of colby cheese pursuant to subdivision 29 of section 46 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

(f) Identification stamp or stencil means a stamp, stencil, brand, label or other device issued by the commissioner to be used for the purpose of identifying the type of cheese and the manufacturer.

(g) Grade stamp or stencil means a stamp, stencil, brand, label or other device issued by the commissioner to be used for the purpose of identifying the grade of New York State cheese.

(h) Registered agent means any distributor of cheese who assembles, cuts, or stores cheese in New York State and who has been designated by the holder of an identification stamp or stencil as his agent.