Sec. 62.006. REGISTRATION OF PLANT BREEDERS. (a) A person engaging in the development, maintenance, or production of seed or plants for which standards of genetic purity and identity have been established by the board may apply to the board for registration as a plant breeder. The applicant shall apply on forms prescribed by the board and shall include with the application a registration fee, as determined by the board. To be registered as a plant breeder, a person must satisfy the board that the person is skilled in the science of plant breeding. The board may require skill to be shown by evidence of accomplishments in the field and may require an oral or written examination in the subject.
(b) A certificate of registration is not transferable and is permanent unless revoked as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1135, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 419, Sec. 2.24, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle A - Seed and Fertilizer
Chapter 62 - Seed and Plant Certification
Section 62.002. State Seed and Plant Board
Section 62.0021. Meetings by Telephone Conference Call
Section 62.0022. Board Conflict of Interest
Section 62.0023. Removal of Board Member
Section 62.0024. Standards of Conduct
Section 62.0025. Board Meetings; Administrative Procedure
Section 62.0026. Separation of Responsibilities
Section 62.0027. Board Member Training
Section 62.003. Classes of Certified Seed
Section 62.004. Eligibility for and Standards of Certification
Section 62.005. Licensing of Producers of Foundation, Registered, or Certified Seed
Section 62.006. Registration of Plant Breeders
Section 62.0065. Notice and Analysis of Examination Results
Section 62.008. Certification of Seed and Plants
Section 62.009. Seed and Plants From Outside the State
Section 62.010. Revocation, Modification, or Suspension of Registration or License