Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0080 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 0080-06 - Plant Certification
Chapter 0080-06-26 - Rules and Regulations Governing Quarantine of Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora Ramorum)
Section 0080-06-26-.07 - COMPLIANCE AGREEMENTS AND CANCELLATION

(1) Any person engaged in growing, processing, handling, or moving regulated articles other than nursery stock may enter into a compliance agreement when an inspector determines that the person understands this subpart, agrees to comply with its provisions, and agrees to comply with all the provisions contained in the compliance agreement.

(2) Any person engaged in growing, processing, handling, or moving regulated articles of nursery stock may enter into a compliance agreement when 0080-6-26-.06(1)(d) requirements are met and a inspector determines that the person understands this subpart, agrees to comply with its provisions, and agrees to comply with all the provisions contained in the compliance agreement.

(3) Any compliance agreement may be canceled, either orally or in writing, by an inspector whenever the inspector finds that the person who has entered into the compliance agreement has failed to comply with this subpart. If the cancellation is oral, the cancellation and the reasons for the cancellation will be confirmed in writing within 3 days. Any person whose compliance agreement has been canceled may appeal the decision, in writing, within 10 days after receiving written notification of the cancellation. The appeal must state all of the facts and reasons upon which the person relies to show that the compliance agreement was wrongfully canceled. The Commissioner, or his designee, will hold a hearing within 30 days to resolve any conflict as to any material fact. The Commissioner or his designee, will grant or deny the appeal, in writing, stating the reasons for the decision, within 15 days of the date of the hearing.