Section 3020.5 - Application and Fees(a) Application. The applicant shall furnish any information requested and shall give consent to the Department to take plants from any planting for inspection or testing purposes. An application shall be submitted for the acceptance of any planting and for subsequent inspections, approvals, registration or certification therein and it may be refused unless made sufficiently in advance of time of planting to permit the Department to establish the origin of the stock, to determine the suitability of the location, and to supervise any treatment that may be required.(b) Fees. (1) The Department shall establish a schedule of fees for the services provided in this article.(2) Fees shall be paid in advance of the work done. Fees paid by participants are for the sole purpose of defraying expenses incurred in the inspection, approval, registration, and certification services provided and are not to obtain any right or privilege.(c) Exemption from Fees. No fees shall be charged the University of California or the United States Department of Agriculture for registration or for the inspection and testing of trees provided there is no additional expense to the Department other than for observation of the inspection and testing required in this Article and for record keeping.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 3020.5
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 3023 to Section 3020.5 filed 12-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 1). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 5823, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 5822, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 3023 to Section 3020.5 filed 12-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 1).