§ 1439.12 - Maintenance of books and records.  


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  • Livestock producers or any other individual or entity seeking or receiving assistance under this part shall maintain and retain financial books and records that will permit verification of all transactions with respect to the provisions of this part for at least 3 years following the end of the calendar year in which assistance was provided, or for such additional period as CCC may request. Destruction of records after that date shall be at the risk of the producer or other person receiving assistance. An examination of such books and records by a duly authorized representative of the United States Government shall be permitted at any time during business hours.