Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) Generally. Participation in this program
is voluntary and may be withdrawn at the option of the applicant.
Certification, approvals and supervision shall be conducted by the
Department.
(b) Responsibility of
Applicant. The applicant shall be responsible for:
(1) The selection of the location of the
planting.
(2) The proper
maintenance of all planting and storage areas.
(3) Maintaining the identity of all plants
entered in the program.
(4) Farming
and sanitation practices.
(5)
Submitting the application for certification or approvals.
(6) Placing the information required on each
certification tag furnished by the Department.
(7) Maintaining records of the certification
tags used.
(c) Location
of Plantings.
(1) Each planting and storage
location shall be subject to approval and shall be in an area having minimal
risks for spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi or other infectious pests by
drainage, flooding, irrigation, or by other means.
(2) A certified block shall be a separate
planting at least 12 feet apart from other nursery stock to maintain its
identity.
(d) Treatment
and Handling.
(1) Avocado nursery stock for
certification shall be grown in soil or other planting media treated by the
following approved methods and materials.
(A)
Two pounds of actual methyl bromide per 100 cubic feet of soil with the soil
depth not exceeding 12 inches with the soil temperature, in accordance with the
product label, between 40°F. and 80°F. (4.4°C. and 26.7°C.) and
enclosed by a gas proof tarp of not less than 1.5 mil. thickness. Soil in
containers shall be enclosed by a gas proof tarp of not less than 6 mil.
thickness and soil in containers shall not be more than 15 inches in depth.
When treated with methyl bromide, the soil shall be prepared to a fine seed bed
condition and there shall be no excessive moisture in the soil at time of
treatment.
(B) Aerated steam in a
closed chamber may be used provided all soil reaches a temperature of not less
than 140°F. (60°C.) and is maintained for a period of not less than 30
minutes.
(C) Live steam in a closed
chamber may be used provided all soil reaches a temperature of not less than
180°F. (82°C.) and is maintained for a period of not less than 30
minutes.
(2) Vegetation
shall not be permitted within 25 feet of a certified block except other nursery
stock meeting similar sanitary conditions subject to approval of the
Department. When a certified block is grown in an approved enclosure, the 25
foot isolation barrier may be waived.
(3) A certified block shall be enclosed by an
approved fence. At the discretion of the Department, the 25 foot isolation
barrier may also be required to be enclosed by the approved fence.
(4) Avocado seed for growing certified
avocado nursery stock shall be immersed in hot water at a temperature of
120°F. to 122°F. for 30 minutes in a suitable dipping vat with adequate
agitation to maintain even temperature. The treatment shall be conducted in an
approved manner and in an approved vat.
(5) Containers shall be treated in an
approved manner except no treatment shall be required of new clean
containers.
(6) Certified nursery
stock and treated seed shall be stored in an approved area to protect against
infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi.
(7) Storage areas shall be treated in an
approved manner.
1.
Amendment of subsection (d)(1) filed 10-26-73; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 73, No. 43).
2. Amendment of subsection (b)
filed 7-28-77 as organizational and procedural; effective upon filing (Register
77, No. 31).
3. Amendment filed 5-3-78; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 78, No. 18).
4. Renumbering and amendment of
former Section
3032 to Section
3032.1 and renumbering and
amendment of former Section
3031 to Section
3032 filed 12-30-83; effective
thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 1).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
407
and
5823,
Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section
5822,
Food and Agricultural Code.
