SECTION 35:40-15-3. Eligibility

  An applicant shall be eligible for funding assistance in the form of a grant from the plasticulture program if the applicant meets the following eligibility requirements:

(1)   The applicant is a limited resource farmer, 21 years of age, and is a legal resident of Oklahoma.

(2)   The proposed plasticulture installation shall be on a farm plot not smaller than one quarter acre and not larger than one acre in size.

(3)   The applicant's farm plot shall be prepared for the proposed plasticulture installation having the ground tilled, disc to seed, and bed ready.

(4)   The applicant's farm plot shall have an adequate source of water for irrigation.

(5)   At least 50% of the crops harvested will be sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes.

(6)   The applicant shall agree to do all the planting and harvesting.

(7)   The applicant shall agree to remove and dispose of all plastic, irrigation tubing and any other materials associated with the project.

(8)   The applicant must be present during entire installation of plasticulture.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 587, eff 7-1-12]