(1) Traditional outdoor plant beds (fields) will be inspected at least two times for phenotypic purity, isolation, general physical condition, and appearance of plants.

(2) Growth facility produced plants shall be inspected at least two times for varietal labeling, phenotypic purity, isolation, general physical condition, and appearance of plants.

(3) Maximum off-type or other variety shall not exceed 0.2%, or 20 in 10,000. Nonconforming plants must be removed and destroyed.

(4) At the time of the final inspection, the number of transplants produced must be verified by agency personnel.

(5) Transplants may be rejected for noncompliance with these standards.

(6) Inspectors may also reject transplants due to unsatisfactory appearance such as any plants that are diseased, insect infestation, or otherwise stressed or any condition which prevents thorough inspection.

(7) Unlabeled or inadequately labeled transplants will be ineligible for certification.

(8) At the final inspection, transplants may be collected for post-control grow outs or other identification verification tests if required by agency.

(9) Certifying agency personnel may conduct additional inspections as necessary to ensure certification standards are met.