7 CFR 981.70 : Records and verification.

Each shall keep records which will clearly show the details of his or her receipts of , withholdings, sales, shipments, inventories, reserve disposition, advertising and promotion activities, as well as other pertinent information regarding his or her operation pursuant to the provisions of this part: Provided, that, such records shall be kept in the State of California. Such records shall be retained by the for 2 years after the end of the to which they apply. Each 's premises shall be accessible to authorized representatives of the and the for examination and audit of the aforesaid records and for inspection and observation of . The shall make such checks of or audits of each 's records as it deems appropriate or are requested by the to insure that accurate information as required in this is being furnished by handlers.