Or. Admin. R. 603-051-0825

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 603-051-0825 - Procedures for Certification

(1) In accordance with OAR 603-051-0819 of these regulations, certification and the supervision of activities relating thereto shall be in the respective agencies. Inspections and testing procedures prescribed in these regulations may be made by the school, the United States Department of Agriculture, or the Department, and shall be conducted at such times and in such manner as is acceptable to the certifying agencies. The Department, at the request of the school, may enforce certification standards established by the school.

(2) At least two inspections shall be made of each planting prior to harvest and, in addition, plants shall be inspected for pests and diseases at digging time.

(3) Plants propagated from foundation stock are eligible for tagging as registered stock for one year only.

(4) Plants propagated from foundation stock are eligible for tagging as certified stock for two years only.

(5) Tags evidencing certification for varietal purity shall be issued by the Dean of the school, and tags certifying freedom from pests and disease shall be issued by the Department, unless the two agencies agree to the use of a joint tag.

Or. Admin. R. 603-051-0825

AD 965(3-72), f. 2-24-72, ef. 3-25-72; Renumbered from 603-51-829.04

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190 & ORS 633.620 - ORS 633.660

Stats. Implemented: ORS 633.620 - ORS 633.660