Section 10408 - Requirements for Registration(a) A private entity or local jurisdiction registered as an accredited certifying agent under this chapter shall: (1) Be accredited by the department as set forth in section 10401 of this chapter or possess current and valid accreditation by the National Organic Program, pursuant to 7 CFR part 205 . The scope of accreditation shall be comparable to the scope of registration.(2) Comply with, implement, and carry out all terms and conditions pursuant to this chapter;(3) Annually renew registration and report activities as set forth in section 10410 of this chapter unless the accredited certifying agent voluntarily ceases its certification activities, its accreditation is suspended or revoked pursuant to 7 CFR part 205 or section 10705 of this chapter, as applicable, or its registration is suspended or revoked pursuant to section 10705 of this chapter;(4) Transfer to the department or make available all records or copies of records concerning the registered certifying agent's certification activities if the registered certifying agent no longer wishes to maintain its registration, dissolves, or loses its registration;(5) Pay and submit the registration fee and any payments or fines owed to the department in accordance with sections 10601, 10603 and 10701(e) of this chapter; and(6) Demonstrate the ability to fully comply with the requirements for registration set forth in this section.(b) The registered certifying agent shall notify the department in writing of receipt of payment and amount paid for certification or recertification of the operation. The notification shall also contain the operation's business name, commercial cannabis license number(s), license type(s), mailing address, physical address, telephone number, number of square feet certified, and products produced. (1) Upon receipt of notification, the department will issue a certification number.(2) The certification number shall be valid from the date the notification was received by the department.(c) The department may initiate suspension or revocation of a registration if the certifying agent fails to meet, conduct, or maintain registration requirements pursuant to this chapter.(d) The accredited certifying agent's registration shall expire unless renewed prior to the scheduled expiration date. Accredited certifying agents with an expired registration shall not perform certification activities under the regulations of this chapter.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 10408
1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7/14/2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).