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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 35. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry |
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Chapter 30. Consumer Protection |
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Subchapter 36. Weed Free Hay Certification |
SECTION 35:30-36-11. Qualified inspector qualifications
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- (a) The Department shall appoint, as needed, qualified inspectors throughout the state who may issue certificates of inspection.(b) Only qualified inspectors shall certify hay as weed free.(c) The principal purpose of the qualified inspector is to establish, conduct, and maintain a uniform and reasonable system of inspection and certification of hay to determine if the hay is weed free.(d) Each person designated as a qualified inspector shall attend a training session give by the Department to recognize noxious weeds and learn standardized inspection, certification and recordkeeping procedures.(e) The Department shall determine minimum training and accreditation standards for qualified inspectors. Qualified inspectors shall obtain continuing education as required by the Department.(f) A qualified inspector shall not inspect fields or bales in which the qualified inspector has ownership or a financial interest.