The Department of Agriculture may register a person as a certifier of organic products who shall submit an application to the Secretary along with a fee to be established through regulations. To be accredited as an organic certifier, the person shall show that he/she has sufficient expertise in organic agriculture or organic products processing techniques, as determined by the Secretary through regulations, and shall also meet the requirements established below.
History —Sept. 2, 2003, No. 228, § 7.