Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-12 - SEED DIVISION
Subject 40-12-6 - SEED ARBITRATION
Rule 40-12-6-.04 - Investigative Procedures
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-12-6-.04
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Investigations of seed complaints officially filed shall be conducted only by Seed Arbitration Council members, alternates or persons designated by the Council.
(2) The Seed Arbitration Council shall assemble and record all available facts pertinent to a seed complaint officially filed and shall obtain an official seed sample(s) for reference when available.
(3) Investigations of seed complaints officially filed shall include:
(a) Examination and evaluation of
complainant's farming operation, including inspection of the affected crop in
the field, the recording of crop field conditions, the taking of plant counts
and photographs as appropriate and the completion of a written report
thereon.
(b) Examination of seed
seller's records pertaining to the seed lot in question, including seed
conditioning, seed packaging and labeling and completion of a written report
thereon.
(c) If a seed sample is
available, varietal grow-out, pathological assay, or other evaluation as
appropriate.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-11-77.
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