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 161.6 - Granting permission to use the New York State Grown and Certified Seal; granting applications therefor; revoking permission therefor
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
The Commissioner may grant an application for permission for the Seal to be placed on a label or labeling of, or upon an advertisement or display promoting, a qualifying product, after finding the applicant is qualified to participate in this program pursuant to the terms of this Part. The Commissioner may decline to grant an application, or may suspend or revoke permission to use the Seal, whenever he or she finds, after an opportunity to be heard, that the program participant:
(a) does not or no longer meets the qualifications set forth in section 161.3 of this Part;
(b) has failed or refused to produce any information demanded by the Commissioner reasonably related to the administration and enforcement of this Part;
(c) has failed or refused to comply with any applicable provision set forth in this Part or in the Trademark Licensing Agreement; and/or
(d) has, in the Commissioner's opinion, disparaged the Seal or engaged in conduct damaging the good will of the Seal.
