(a)

1. (1) All cotton planted within the State of Arkansas notwithstanding the size of the acreage or plant is subject to the coverage of these rules.
2. (2) Provided, however, the State Plant Board may designate experimental areas for experiments designed to contribute to the development of scientific knowledge deemed of importance to the production of cotton.

(b)

1. (1) Cotton growers in designated experimental areas and affected thereby, may be exempted from specified requirements of these rules.
2. (2) Provided, however, that such cotton growers abide by a compliance agreement applicable to the experimental areas.