8 CCR 1203-22, pt. 3.0 - Requirements for Sampling, Testing and Inspection of Noncertified Seed Potatoes

3.1.0 Noncertified seed potatoes more than one year removed from certification may only be planted if the testing in 3.2.2 verifies the lot meets the disease standards in Part 4.0.

3.2.0 Pursuant to § 35-27.3-105(2)(b), C.R.S. noncertified seed potatoes more than one year removed from certification must be sampled and tested in the following manner prior to planting.

3.2.1 Sampling

3.2.1.1 The grower must provide a sample of 400 tubers for each lot along with name of the grower, cultivar name and source of the cultivar to the Colorado State University San Luis Valley Research Center Laboratory.

3.2.2 Testing

3.2.2.1 A 400 tuber sample for each lot to be planted must be analyzed by the Colorado State University San Luis Valley Research Center Laboratory for all disease standards specified in Part 4.0 of this Rule.

3.2.3 The grower is responsible for all costs associated with sampling and testing.

Notes

8 CCR 1203-22, pt. 3.0

38 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 3/30/2015