1.    The seed commissioner may inspect and analyze seed or crops grown, sold, or otherwise present in this state to determine and verify the genetic traits of the seed or the crops.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-53-49

  • Commissioner: means the agriculture commissioner or the designee or authorized representative of the commissioner. See North Dakota Code 4.1-01-01
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

2.    For purposes of conducting the inspection, analysis, or verification, the seed commissioner may:

a.    Accept samples of seed or crops grown in this state, sold in this state, or otherwise present in this state from any person that owns the seed or crops; and

b.    Upon request of the owner, obtain samples of the seed or crops.