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Texas Agriculture Code - Section 74.003. Establishment Of Pest Management Zones

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§ 74.003. ESTABLISHMENT OF PEST MANAGEMENT ZONES.  (a) 
Any producer organization authorized under the laws of this state 
or recognized under department rules and representing cotton 
producers may petition the commissioner for certification to 
establish a pest management zone.  A pest management zone may 
include all or part of one or more counties.
	(b)  Within 15 days following the day on which a petition for 
certification is received, the commissioner shall determine 
whether or not to grant certification.
	(c)  If the commissioner determines that, on the basis of 
information submitted, the petitioning organization is 
representative of cotton producers within the boundaries described 
in the petition and that the petition conforms to the purposes and 
provisions of this subchapter, the commissioner shall certify that 
the organization is representative of the producers of the 
commodity within the described area and is authorized to establish 
a pest management zone.
	(d)  An administrative committee shall govern each pest 
management zone.  The committee consists of a representative of the 
department and of cotton producers who represent the counties in 
the zone and who are appointed by the commissioner.  Each county in 
the zone must be represented by a producer on the committee.  The 
committee shall:
		(1)  make recommendations to the department regarding 
control of cotton pests in the zone, including recommendations on 
regulations needed to control and prevent cotton pest infestation;
		(2)  make recommendations on any legislative changes 
that are needed;  and  
		(3)  give advice and counsel to the department 
regarding effective enforcement of this subchapter within the zone.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 691, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 
1987;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 957, § 3, eff. June 16, 1995.

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