OAR 603-051-0965: Procedures for Certification

(1) In accordance with OAR 603-051-0950 of these regulations, certification and the supervision of activities relating thereto shall be in the respective agencies. Inspection and testing procedures prescribed in these regulations may be made by the school, the United State Department of Agriculture, or the Department, and shall be conducted at such times and in such manner as is acceptable to the certifying agencies. The Department at the request of the school, may enforce certification standards established by the school. (2) Plants propagated from Foundation Stock are eligible for tagging as Registered Stock for one year only. (3) Plants propagated from Registered Stock are eligible for tagging as Certified Stock for two years only. (4) Exceptions to sections (2) and (3) of this rule hereof may be made according to the discretion of the certifying agencies. (5) Tags evidencing certification for varietal purity shall be issued by the Dean of the school, and tags certifying freedom from pests and diseases shall be issued by the Department, unless the two agencies agree to the use of a joint tag.