Rule 40-12-6-.04 - Investigative Procedures(1) Investigations of seed complaints officially filed shall be conducted only by Seed Arbitration Council members, alternates or persons designated by the Council.(2) The Seed Arbitration Council shall assemble and record all available facts pertinent to a seed complaint officially filed and shall obtain an official seed sample(s) for reference when available.(3) Investigations of seed complaints officially filed shall include: (a) Examination and evaluation of complainant's farming operation, including inspection of the affected crop in the field, the recording of crop field conditions, the taking of plant counts and photographs as appropriate and the completion of a written report thereon.(b) Examination of seed seller's records pertaining to the seed lot in question, including seed conditioning, seed packaging and labeling and completion of a written report thereon.(c) If a seed sample is available, varietal grow-out, pathological assay, or other evaluation as appropriate.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-12-6-.04
O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-11-77.
Original Rule entitled "Investigative Procedures" adopted. F. Dec. 9, 1994; eff. Dec. 29, 1994.Repealed: New Rule, same title, adopted. F. Jun. 4, 1997; eff. July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.