SECTION 35:37-15-6. Compliance Enforcement  


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  • (a)   When it has been determined that an organic entity certified by the Department is knowingly selling, representing, or labeling as organic any products that have been exposed to or contain prohibited substances, or that have been produced using prohibited substances or excluded methods, the Department shall send the certified organic entity a written notification of suspension of rights to sell the product as organic.
    (b)   The product is prohibited from further sale or movement, in accordance with the NOP, 7 CFR 205.6462(d). The Department shall remove the suspension of rights to sell when the organic entity becomes compliant to the requirements of the NOP 7 CFR, Part 205.
    (c)   The Department may initiate a compliance action against an applicant for certification or an organic entity certified by the Department that is not in compliance with NOP 7 CFR, Part 205.
[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 1181, eff 5-27-04]