Canada Grain Regulations

34 (1) For the purposes of sections 35 and 36, on the delivery of grain to a licensed primary elevator, a portion of at least 1 kg from a sample of the grain that is considered by the elevator operator and the person delivering the grain to be representative of the grain shall be taken from each load and retained either at the elevator or in accordance with any other instructions agreed to by the operator and the producer.

(2) The sample shall be retained for the shortest of the following periods:

• (a) the period that ends seven days after the day on which the elevator operator issues the primary elevator receipt;

• (b) the period that ends when an agreement on grade and dockage is made between the elevator operator and the producer and an appropriate primary elevator receipt or cash purchase ticket has been issued; and

• (c) the period that ends when the representative portion of the sample is forwarded in accordance with paragraph 36(1)(d).