3-163. Application


A. An applicant must provide documentary evidence that property meets the
qualifications prescribed by this article for listing on the register of heritage
agriculture. The commission may require additional information as necessary to support
the application.


B. The commission shall:


1. Establish an advisory group of persons with experience in agriculture to assist
the commission in evaluating applications under this section.


2. Prescribe the procedure for filing and evaluating the applications.


3. Set a nonrefundable application fee which must be paid in full when the
application is submitted.


C. The commission may establish categories of recognition based on the age of the
agricultural operation.