(a) Factors. Factors to be considered by the Department in selecting APIP participants include the following:
- (1) Current registration as an artificial propagator under the act or other verification that the applicant is an eligible participant.
- (2) Verification that all of the products to be promoted using APIP materials and logo are produced or manufactured in this Commonwealth. An applicant shall sign a certification statement as part of the application stating that all products with which the APIP logos and materials will be used are produced in this Commonwealth.