- (1) Traditional outdoor plant beds (fields) will be inspected at least two times for phenotypic purity, isolation, general physical condition, and appearance of plants.
- (2) Growth facility produced plants shall be inspected at least two times for varietal labeling, phenotypic purity, isolation, general physical condition, and appearance of plants.
- (3) Maximum off-type or other variety shall not exceed 0.2%, or 20 in 10,000. Nonconforming plants must be removed and destroyed.
- (4) At the time of the final inspection, the number of transplants produced must be verified by agency personnel.
- (5) Transplants may be rejected for noncompliance with these standards.
- (6) Inspectors may also reject transplants due to unsatisfactory appearance such as any plants that are diseased, insect infestation, or otherwise stressed or any condition which prevents thorough inspection.
- (7) Unlabeled or inadequately labeled transplants will be ineligible for certification.
- (8) At the final inspection, transplants may be collected for post-control grow outs or other identification verification tests if required by agency.
- (9) Certifying agency personnel may conduct additional inspections as necessary to ensure certification standards are met.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, [15.49].021, [15.49].310, [15.49].370, and 15.140.030. WSR 21-20-101, § 16-302-905, filed 10/4/21, effective 11/4/21.]