§ 4.1-56-04 — Seed potato control area - Creation

1. Once the petition has been signed by at least eighty percent of the persons owning
land in the proposed seed control area, the petition may be presented to the seed
commissioner for approval.
2. If the seed commissioner determines that the petition meets the requirements of this
chapter, the seed commissioner may order the creation of:
a. The seed potato control area as described in the petition; or
b. A seed potato control area having boundaries that are not as extensive as those
set forth in the petition.
3. a. In the order establishing the seed potato control area, the seed commissioner
shall prescribe the quality of seed potatoes that may be planted within the control
area. The quality prescribed may differ from that set forth in the petition.
b. After the establishment of a seed potato control area, the seed commissioner
may issue an order changing the quality of seed potatoes that may be planted
within the control area.