52281. This chapter and the terms which are used in it shall be construed so as to conform insofar as possible with the construction which is placed upon the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C., Sec. 1551, et seq.) and regulations which are issued pursuant to that act, and to effectuate its purpose to make uniform […]
52282. The secretary and, under the supervision and direction of the secretary, the commissioner of each county and the qualified representative of the commissioner, shall enforce this chapter and carry out its provisions and requirements. The secretary shall have the discretion to determine which enforcement activities are conducted by the commissioner in each county and […]
52283. The director may cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies in the enforcement of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
52284. The director may issue such orders, circulars, and announcements as he may deem necessary to further the purposes of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
52285. If the director or the commissioner finds that any person has violated any provision of this chapter, he may institute proceedings in the court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the violation occurred, to have such person convicted of the violation, or he may file with the district attorney with the view […]
52286. The director shall maintain a properly equipped laboratory for examining and testing seeds. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)
52287. All prohibited and restricted noxious weed seed which are enumerated in this chapter or in any regulation which is adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter are hereby recognized as noxious within the meaning of the Federal Seed Act (7 U.S.C., Sec. 1551, et seq.). (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 328.)
52288. The Legislature hereby declares all of the following: (a) It is the intent of this chapter to enable the seed industry, with the aid of the state, to ensure that seed purchased by the consumer-buyer is properly identified and of the quality and amount represented on the tag or label. (b) The success of agriculture and […]
52289. The department may post information on its Internet Web site about noncommercial seed sharing activity that includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Germination or varietal purity standards. (b) Compliance with the federal Plant Variety Protection Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 2321 et seq.). (c) Best practices for entities participating in noncommercial seed sharing activities, including […]
