(a) Designation.--All authority vested in the secretary by virtue of the provisions of this chapter may with like force and effect be executed by such employees of the Commonwealth as the secretary may from time to time designate for said purpose.
(b) Statewide jurisdiction and preemption.--This chapter and its provisions are of Statewide concern and occupy the whole field of regulation regarding the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no ordinance or regulation of any political subdivision or home rule municipality may prohibit or in any way attempt to regulate any matter relating to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use or use of seeds if any of these ordinances, laws or regulations are in conflict with this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 7101 - Short title of chapter
Section 7104 - Labels and labeling
Section 7105 - Unlawful seed sales
Section 7106 - Other unlawful acts
Section 7107 - Nonseeding and conditioning seed
Section 7108 - Certification and inspection of crops
Section 7110 - Prohibited use of the term "certified."
Section 7111 - Powers and duties of secretary and department
Section 7112 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of license
Section 7113 - Stop-sale orders
Section 7114 - Seizure and condemnation
Section 7116 - Cooperation with other entities
Section 7117 - Rules and regulations
Section 7118 - Unlawful conduct
Section 7119 - Interference with officer or employee of department
Section 7120 - Delegation of duties; exclusion of local laws and regulations