Mechanical harvesters, module builders, module movers, and trailers that have held colored cotton shall be inspected and released by the department before they are used for other cotton. Prior to movement, all modules, trailers, or other containers holding colored cotton shall be clearly marked as to contents under the supervision of the department. Colored cottonseed and seed cotton shall be totally enclosed or covered when transported.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 52901 and 52981, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 52901 and 52981, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-4-99 as an emergency; operative 3-4-99 (Register 99, No. 10). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-2-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 7-2-99 as an emergency; operative 7-2-99 (Register 99, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-1-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-2-99 order transmitted to OAL 11-1-99 and filed 12-10-99 (Register 99, No. 50).