Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-36-11

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-36-11 - Qualified inspector qualifications

(a) The Department shall appoint, as needed, qualified inspectors throughout the state who may issue certificates of inspection.

(b) Only qualified inspectors shall certify hay as weed free.

(c) The principal purpose of the qualified inspector is to establish, conduct, and maintain a uniform and reasonable system of inspection and certification of hay to determine if the hay is weed free.

(d) Each person designated as a qualified inspector shall participate in a training session presented by NAISMA to recognize noxious weeds and learn standardized inspection, certification, and recordkeeping procedures.

(e) The Department shall determine minimum training and accreditation standards for qualified inspectors. Qualified inspectors shall obtain continuing education as required by the Department.

(f) A qualified inspector shall not inspect fields or bales in which the qualified inspector has ownership or a financial interest.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-36-11

Added at 27 Ok Reg 2446, eff 7-25-10

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021