Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 122 - FEE SCHEDULE FOR INSPECTION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Section 001-122-VII - POTATO VARIETY LABELING PROGRAM

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-122-VII

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Any person who indicates the variety of potatoes contained within a container must maintain documentation verifying the variety and make such documentation accessible to the Department if requested.

B. If disputes arise concerning varieties, they will be deemed settled after a determination of variety is made by the Division of Plant Industry or the Plant Genetics Section of a designated university.

C. Violations are as set forth in Title 7 M.R.S.A. Subsection1034(3). Any person who packs potatoes in a bag labeled with the name of a different potato variety commits a civil violation. The first violation shall result in a forfeiture of not more than $1,000, with each subsequent violation subject to a penalty of not more than $2,000. Each load of potatoes constitutes a separate violation.

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