Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 001-257-6 - ENFORCEMENTA.Inspection(1) Seed Potato Inspectors with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources have the authority to inspect the production practices required within the Seed Potato Production Area and to recommend necessary changes to comply with these rules.B.Penalties(1) Any person who violates any of these rules shall be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $500 and shall be denied participation in the Seed Potato Production Area until such time as the farming operation is in compliance with these rules.C.Withdrawal(1) If any area designated by the Department as a Seed Potato Production Area fails to comply with any of the rules in this chapter, the Department shall notify the landowners involved of that fact and shall withdraw the designation for that entire Area.D.Periodic Reporting(1) Landowners within the Seed Potato Production Area shall make such periodic reports as the Department may require. Any change in ownership shall be promptly reported to the Department.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 257, § 6