PURPOSE: This rule outlines inspection and sampling procedures of applicants and registrants with the program.

1. (1) The program, or designated inspector, may conduct on-site inspections of each registered producer or handler.
2. (2) All on-site inspections shall be conducted at such time that the applicant, or an authorized representative of the applicant, can be present; and when land, facilities, or activities demonstrate the applicant’s compliance with, or capability to comply with, registration requirements. This does not apply to inspections for the purposes of complaint investigations.
3. (3) A written Notice of Inspection shall be completed at the time of inspection, detailing any results of the inspection, or any observations made by the inspector, that would result in approval or denial of the application. A copy of the Notice of Inspection shall be given to the applicant, or authorized representative of the applicant, at the time of inspection.
4. (4) The program, or designated inspector, may conduct reinspections as deemed necessary to investigate complaints. The program may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of an organic entity when such organic entity is found to not be in compliance with this rule.
5. (5) Any denial of entry for inspection purposes will be considered grounds for denial of registration.

AUTHORITY: section 261.110, RSMo Supp. 2002.* Original rule filed Jan. 3, 2003, effective Aug. 30, 2003. *Original authority: 261.110, RSMo 2000, amended 2002.