Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-36-7

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 35:30-36-7 - Treated field certification inspections

(a) Fields containing any noxious weeds may be certified in the following circumstances:

(1) The field upon which the hay is produced is treated to prevent seed formation or seed ripening to the degree that there is no danger of dissemination of the seed, or any injurious portion from noxious weeds, or undesirable plant species, or the propagating parts of the plant are not capable of producing a new plant.

(2) Noxious weeds were treated not later than rosette to bud stage, or boot stage for grass species classified as weeds, prior to harvesting or cutting.

(3) Treatment can include but is not limited to:

(A) Burning;

(B) Mowing, cutting or rouging;

(C) Mechanical methods; or

(D) Chemicals.

(b) The applicant may treat the noxious weeds and request a follow up inspection at additional cost to the applicant. If upon re-inspection, the qualified inspector determines that the weeds were treated in a manner that will prevent seeds or propagative plant parts from contaminating the hay, the field can be certified.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-36-7

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