Section 3032 - Requirements for Plantings and Stock(a) Generally. Participation in this program is voluntary and may be withdrawn at the option of the applicant. Certification, approvals and supervision shall be conducted by the Department.(b) Responsibility of Applicant. The applicant shall be responsible for: (1) The selection of the location of the planting.(2) The proper maintenance of all planting and storage areas.(3) Maintaining the identity of all plants entered in the program.(4) Farming and sanitation practices.(5) Submitting the application for certification or approvals.(6) Placing the information required on each certification tag furnished by the Department.(7) Maintaining records of the certification tags used.(c) Location of Plantings. (1) Each planting and storage location shall be subject to approval and shall be in an area having minimal risks for spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi or other infectious pests by drainage, flooding, irrigation, or by other means.(2) A certified block shall be a separate planting at least 12 feet apart from other nursery stock to maintain its identity.(d) Treatment and Handling.(1) Avocado nursery stock for certification shall be grown in soil or other planting media treated by the following approved methods and materials.(A) Two pounds of actual methyl bromide per 100 cubic feet of soil with the soil depth not exceeding 12 inches with the soil temperature, in accordance with the product label, between 40°F. and 80°F. (4.4°C. and 26.7°C.) and enclosed by a gas proof tarp of not less than 1.5 mil. thickness. Soil in containers shall be enclosed by a gas proof tarp of not less than 6 mil. thickness and soil in containers shall not be more than 15 inches in depth. When treated with methyl bromide, the soil shall be prepared to a fine seed bed condition and there shall be no excessive moisture in the soil at time of treatment.(B) Aerated steam in a closed chamber may be used provided all soil reaches a temperature of not less than 140°F. (60°C.) and is maintained for a period of not less than 30 minutes.(C) Live steam in a closed chamber may be used provided all soil reaches a temperature of not less than 180°F. (82°C.) and is maintained for a period of not less than 30 minutes.(2) Vegetation shall not be permitted within 25 feet of a certified block except other nursery stock meeting similar sanitary conditions subject to approval of the Department. When a certified block is grown in an approved enclosure, the 25 foot isolation barrier may be waived.(3) A certified block shall be enclosed by an approved fence. At the discretion of the Department, the 25 foot isolation barrier may also be required to be enclosed by the approved fence.(4) Avocado seed for growing certified avocado nursery stock shall be immersed in hot water at a temperature of 120°F. to 122°F. for 30 minutes in a suitable dipping vat with adequate agitation to maintain even temperature. The treatment shall be conducted in an approved manner and in an approved vat.(5) Containers shall be treated in an approved manner except no treatment shall be required of new clean containers.(6) Certified nursery stock and treated seed shall be stored in an approved area to protect against infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi.(7) Storage areas shall be treated in an approved manner.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 3032
1. Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 10-26-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 43).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-28-77 as organizational and procedural; effective upon filing (Register 77, No. 31).
3. Amendment filed 5-3-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 18).
4. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 3032 to Section 3032.1 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 3031 to Section 3032 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. Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 10-26-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 43).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-28-77 as organizational and procedural; effective upon filing (Register 77, No. 31).
3. Amendment filed 5-3-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 18).
4. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 3032 to Section 3032.1 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 3031 to Section 3032 filed 12-30-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 1).