2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-12-128

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 2-1-3-12-128

If a complaint is filed by a consumer against a permit holder, then the permit holder shall submit all records requested by the Department within 10 working days. The Commissioner or his duly authorized agents shall enter the premise of any permit holder and collect samples of any Bermudagrass material deemed necessary. If a complaint is filed against a permit holder regarding the naming of a selection of Bermudagrass then the Commissioner may hold an informal hearing to hear/obtain evidence and decide the matter. The Commissioner may issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Any court of general jurisdiction in this state may enforce compliance with such subpoena. If a complaint is filed against a person, firm or corporation for transferring ownership of Bermudagrass or for advertising Bermudagrass transfer when not holding a permit, then that person firm or corporation shall be subject to a civil penalty, not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). If a person firm or corporation fails to obtain permit and to make payment of the civil penalty within 30 days of issuance then said person, firm or corporation shall be subject to the Administrative Hearing Procedures Section 69-3-29 of the Act. The Commissioner may revoke the permit of any person, firm or corporation that violates a registered Mississippi trademark or mimics the name of a selection with a Mississippi trademark.

2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-12-128

Miss. Code Ann. § 69-3-17.
Adopted 12/21/2020