Sec. 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, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 957, Sec. 3, eff. June 16, 1995.
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