38-11-6. Official seed certifying agency for state.
The secretary of agriculture and natural resources and the dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University shall designate the official seed certifying agency for the state. The State Seed Certification Board may designate one or more public or private entities to perform necessary seed certification activities under the supervision of the board. The board may designate separate official certification agencies for various types or classifications of seed or propagating materials. The board shall notify the secretary and the dean of any designations made pursuant to this section.
Source: SL 1947, ch 18, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §4.10B03 (1); SL 1982, ch 280; SL 2006, ch 205, §4; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture
Chapter 11 - State Seed Certification Board
Section 38-11-1 - Appointment and terms of board members--Vacancies.
Section 38-11-2 - Composition and representation on board--Recommendations for appointment.
Section 38-11-3 - Oath of board members--Officers of board.
Section 38-11-4 - Meetings of board.
Section 38-11-6 - Official seed certifying agency for state.
Section 38-11-7 - Standards for certification--Rules and regulations.
Section 38-11-8 - Rules, regulations, and orders for execution of powers.