New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter IV - Markets
Subchapter A - Grading of Farm Products (Article 12-A Agriculture and Markets Law)
Part 161 - New York State Grown and Certified Program
Section 161.5 - Application for Participation in the New York State Grown and Certified Program

A producer, processor and/or manufacturer of farm or forest products or a breeder of horses born and bred in New York may apply to the Commissioner for permission to place the Seal on or upon a label, labeling, package, or container of, or on or upon an advertisement or display promoting, products qualifying for use of the New York State Grown and Certified Seal. Such application shall be submitted to the Commissioner, upon a form provided by the Commissioner, and shall contain the information required by the provisions of this Part as well as any other information that, in the opinion of the Commissioner, is necessary for the proper administration of the New York State Grown and Certified Program. Except as provided in section 161.6 of this Part, permission will not be granted unless an application therefor has been made and a Trademark Licensing Agreement, in a form provided by the Commissioner has been executed.