Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024
Section 001-252-8 - FEE SCHEDULEA.Field Inspection(1)Fee(a) The fee for field inspections is established in conjunction with the Maine Potato Board's Seed Executive Council.(b) Full payment of the entry fee for the MaineSeed Potato Certification program is required with the application form.(2)Services Provided(a) Two field inspections during the growing season timed approximately one month apart.(b) One or more field inspections for Bacterial Ring Rot after second inspection and before completion of harvest.(c) One or more field inspections for Bacterial Ring Rot may be made during harvest.(d) One or more field inspections for Bacterial Ring Rot only on fields not otherwise entered for certification or on fields rejected because of virus if requested by the grower. B.Post-Harvest Testing(1)Fee(a) The fee for Post-Harvest Testing seed samples is established in conjunction with the Maine Potato Board's Seed Executive Council.(b) The fee schedule will be found on the application form and cover letter. C.Shipping Inspections(1)Fee(a) The fee for inspection of seed potatoes during the shipment season is established in conjunction with the Maine Potato Board's Seed Executive Council.(b) The State of Maine shipping tag shall not be replicated in any shape, working or color.(2)Services Provided(a) Inspection of facilities to ensure compliance with the rules governing the Maine Seed Potato Certification Program.(b) Inspection of seed potatoes during packing and shipping.(c) Issuing of the proper Shipping Inspection Tags to identify the potatoes' grade, size, class, grower's name, field years (on bulk certificates) and variety name and ensure compliance of the rules governing the Maine Seed Potato Certification Program. D.Timely Payment(1) Payment of fees for services provided is due within thirty (30) days of receipt of the services.(2) If payment is not received within thirty (30) days, the Department reserves the right to withhold further service until the delinquent account is paid. The Department also reserves the right to require advance cash payment for subsequent service to producers who maintain delinquent accounts.(3) A late charge of ten (10) percent, plus interest of eight (8) percent per annum will be assessed on accounts that are more than thirty (30) days overdue.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 252, § 8