WAC 16-334-050   Conditions under which certification may be refused.  Any plant that appears to be growing abnormally or with abnormal appearing bulbs will be collected and examined for the presence of pests or disease. The department may refuse to certify a planting or the harvested bulbs of garlic if:

     (1) The garlic is found to be infested with stem and bulb nematode or infected with white rot fungi; or

     (2) The garlic is infected with any other pest that the department determines cannot be eliminated by treatment or roguing; or

     (3) A plant or plants are off-type, unless the block is rogued to the satisfaction of the department; or

     (4) The participant has failed to pay in a timely manner any fees applicable to this program; or

     (5) The participant has failed to comply with any requirements in this chapter.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.14 RCW. 98-11-048, § 16-334-050, filed 5/18/98, effective 6/18/98.]