Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-4-3-.12 - Revocation of Certification

(1) The Commissioner may deny or revoke approval of certification, and may recall outstanding certificates for cause, including but not limited to:

(a) any violation of these or other regulations of the Department,

(b) the use of certificates on any plants for which the Department either has not approved, has denied, or has revoked certification,

(c) infectious plant diseases, nematodes, injurious insects, or excessive insect damage,

(d) poor physical condition of plants,

(e) fields too grassy or weedy to afford a dependable inspection,

(f) the use of any labeling so worded as to be confused with an official certificate,

(g) failure to pay certification fees when due, or

(h) severe clipping.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-4-3-.12

O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-7-1et seq., 2-7-23.

Original Rule entitled "Revocation of Certification" adopted. F. Sept. 12, 1983; eff. Oct. 2, 1983. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Packing" adopted. F. Aug. 2, 1995; eff. Aug. 22, 1995. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 8, 1997; eff. July 28, 1997. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Revocation of Certification" adopted. F. Dec. 9, 2003; eff. Dec. 31, 2003, as specified by the Agency.