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Statutes > New-mexico > Chapter-76 > Article-22 > Section-76-22-25

76-22-25. Stewards; inspection.

A.     Stewards appointed by the commission under the Organic Commodity Act shall make at least one announced visit to each certified organic producer and handler per year for the purpose of verifying compliance with the standards of certification set by the commission. Stewards appointed by the commission may make unannounced visits if a need exists.   

B.     The inspection may entail a survey of required records, an examination of crops and fields and any other information deemed necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Organic Commodity Act and the standards set forth in the certification handbook.   

C.     It shall be the responsibility of the producer or handler to arrange for and bear the costs of additional verification that is deemed necessary by stewards.   

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > New-mexico > Chapter-76 > Article-22 > Section-76-22-25

76-22-25. Stewards; inspection.

A.     Stewards appointed by the commission under the Organic Commodity Act shall make at least one announced visit to each certified organic producer and handler per year for the purpose of verifying compliance with the standards of certification set by the commission. Stewards appointed by the commission may make unannounced visits if a need exists.   

B.     The inspection may entail a survey of required records, an examination of crops and fields and any other information deemed necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Organic Commodity Act and the standards set forth in the certification handbook.   

C.     It shall be the responsibility of the producer or handler to arrange for and bear the costs of additional verification that is deemed necessary by stewards.   


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > New-mexico > Chapter-76 > Article-22 > Section-76-22-25

76-22-25. Stewards; inspection.

A.     Stewards appointed by the commission under the Organic Commodity Act shall make at least one announced visit to each certified organic producer and handler per year for the purpose of verifying compliance with the standards of certification set by the commission. Stewards appointed by the commission may make unannounced visits if a need exists.   

B.     The inspection may entail a survey of required records, an examination of crops and fields and any other information deemed necessary to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Organic Commodity Act and the standards set forth in the certification handbook.   

C.     It shall be the responsibility of the producer or handler to arrange for and bear the costs of additional verification that is deemed necessary by stewards.