(1) Mint planting stock may be designated as foundation stock, registered stock or certified stock if the planting stock and plants from which it has been propagated have been inspected, tested and determined to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(2) The applicant must furnish all information requested on the application for certification, including, but not limited to, the crop, variety, class planted, date planted, source of seed or plants, acreage, field number, applicant's name and address, applicant's signature, and date of application. The applicant must allow the department to take plants or plant parts from any planting for examination and/or testing. Application for inspection and testing of registered and certified stock must be filed with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Plant Services Program, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560 by May 1 of each year, accompanied by a seventy-five dollar application fee.

(3) Payment is due and payable upon completion of any service. Bill may be arranged subject to department policies and procedures.

(4) The department will remove any applicant from the certification program for nonpayment of fees.