Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-4 - ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT INDUSTRY
Subject 40-4-7 - REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS INTO GEORGIA
Rule 40-4-7-.06 - Certified Organic Vegetable Transplants
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-4-7-.06
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Vegetable transplants that are certified under the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program are permitted entry into Georgia provided that:
(a) the
vegetable transplants were grown in a greenhouse maintained in such manner as
to prevent entry of whiteflies and other sap feeding insects;
(b) whiteflies were not detected on the
plants during the growing season;
(c) the vegetable transplants were visually
inspected for freedom of disease symptoms, aphids, leaf miners, thrips,
whiteflies, and other leaf or sap feeding insects at least once per week during
the growing season; and
(d) sticky
traps were installed in the greenhouse and monitored at least on a weekly
basis. Minimum trapping rates will be two (2) 8 x 12 inch yellow sticky board
traps per greenhouse.
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-7-1, 2-7-11.
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