Sec. 22.
(1) The department may enter into a reciprocity agreement with a state or country that has an organic program that has been determined by the director to be substantially equivalent. This includes, but is not limited to, certification standards for organic producers or handlers or products, licensure, or other state regulation of certifying agents.
(2) In a state or country that the director has determined to have no organic program including, but not limited to, certification standards for organic producers or handlers or products, licensure, or other regulation of certifying agents, the director may enter into a reciprocity agreement with private certifying organizations upon demonstration to the director's satisfaction that their program, including certification standards, meets or exceeds those established under this act, rules adopted under this act, or both.
History: 2000, Act 316, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 286 - Agricultural Industry
Act 316 of 2000 - Michigan Organic Products Act (286.901 - 286.931)
Section 286.901 - Short Title.
Section 286.903 - Definitions; a to D.
Section 286.905 - Definitions; G to L.
Section 286.907 - Definitions; M to P.
Section 286.909 - Definitions; R to W.
Section 286.917 - Registration as Certifying Agent; Demonstration of Compliance; Requirements.
Section 286.921 - Rules; Scope.
Section 286.923 - Labeling and Advertisement; Requirements; Circumstances Considered as Mislabeling.