Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-12-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-10-12-.11 - Reporting And Location Of Cotton Acreage

(1) All growers in an elimination area shall complete a cotton acreage reporting form by a date established by the Foundation during the current growing season at the county FSA office in each county in which they produce cotton. Such report shall be filed for each year of participation in the program and shall indicate intended acreage to be planted during the current growing season.

(2) All growers in an elimination area shall also complete a cotton acreage reporting form by a date established by the Foundation during the current growing season at the FSA office in each county in which they produce cotton. Such report shall be filed for each year of participation in the program, and shall indicate the actual FSA certified acreage under production during the current growing season.

(3) Non-commercial cotton shall not be planted in an elimination area without a waiver issued in writing by the Commissioner. Application for a waiver shall be submitted in writing and the Commissioner's decision to grant or deny the waiver shall be based on the following:

(a) Location of growing area,

(b) Pest conditions in the growing area,

(c) Size of the growing area,

(d) Accessibility of the growing area,

(e) Any stipulations set forth in a compliance agreement between the applicant and the Commissioner that are necessary for the effectuation of the program.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-12-.11

Filed March 13, 1986. Amended: Filed August 24, 1990. Amended: Filed November 17, 1998; effective December 22, 1998.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-19-128.