(a)

1. (1) If seed is processed at an applicant's own plant, both the storage at the processing plant and all handling and processing machinery shall be thoroughly cleaned then inspected and approved before the seed is processed.

2. (2)

   1. (A) A licensed plant breeder shall be permitted to process his or her Arkansas-grown seed in his or her own plant outside the state.
   2. (B) However, the plant must be within a reasonable distance of the state border so that it can be properly supervised by the State Plant Board, otherwise all other cottonseed for certification shall be processed on a plant within the state borders.

(b) If cottonseed for certification is to be processed on a custom plant, the following conditions shall be met:

1. (1)

   1. (A) All storage, processing, and handling equipment shall be completely cleaned of other seeds, then inspected and approved by a board representative prior to processing the seed.
   2. (B) No inspection shall be necessary when changing from one (1) applicant's seed to another's seed of the same variety, and the same or lower class;
2. (2) If the seed is delivered to the processing plant in bulk, it shall be in the applicant's own cleaned truck, unless otherwise authorized;

3. (3) The seed shall be bagged as it is processed in containers that are printed, stenciled, or tagged in some way to identify the:

   1. (A) Applicant;
   2. (B) Lot number; and
   3. (C) Variety; and
4. (4) The processor shall keep a daily record of all seed processed, both certified and noncertified, which shall be available for inspection at any time.