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Regulations 10(1), 11(2) and 12(1)

SCHEDULE 2N.I.LICENSED CROP INSPECTORS

PART 1N.I.Species and categories of seed crop that may be inspected by a licensed crop inspector

1.  All categories of seed of a species to which the Seed Marketing Regulations apply except pre-basic and basic seed.N.I.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

PART 2N.I.Functions that may be specified in a crop inspector’s licence

2.  To authenticate each seed lot sown to produce a seed crop and to record at least one label serial number used for such authentication.N.I.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

3.  To inspect crops in accordance with instructions from time to time issued by or on behalf of the Department for the purposes of the Seed Marketing Regulations to determine whether the crops meet the relevant standards prescribed in the Seed Marketing Regulations including—N.I.

(a)confirmation of the identity of the variety insofar as possible;

(b)the detection and recording of any species impurities or varietal impurities;

(c)the checking of compliance with isolation requirements; and

(d)the assessment of the general condition of the crop including—

(i)whether the crop is in a suitable condition for inspection;

(ii)any pesticide spray damage that may have been caused to the crop; and

(iii)the existence of weeds and diseases.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

4.  To issue a field inspection report following the inspection of a seed crop in accordance with Seed Marketing RegulationsN.I.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

5.  To submit to the Department such other reports on the inspection of crops carried out by him as the Department may, from time to time, require.N.I.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 2 para. 5 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

6.  To keep records of crops inspected by him.N.I.

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

7.  To supervise other licensed crop inspectors as directed by the Department.N.I.

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

PART 3N.I.Conditions that may be imposed by a crop inspector’s licence

8.  To carry out his functions as a licensed crop inspector subject to the supervision of authorised officers.N.I.

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 2 para. 8 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

9.  To carry out his functions as a licensed crop inspector subject to supervision by other licensed crop inspectors authorised by the Department in that behalf.N.I.

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

10.  To carry out his functions as a licensed crop inspector in accordance with instructions relating thereto issued by or on behalf of the Department.N.I.

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I10Sch. 2 para. 10 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

11.  To maintain his expertise by making regular inspections of crops for the purpose of the Seed Marketing Regulations.N.I.

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 2 para. 11 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

12.  To attend such training courses and undergo such examinations on the official inspection of crops as the Department may, from time to time, require.N.I.

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 2 para. 12 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

13.  To notify the Department within 21 days of any change in his contact address.N.I.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 2 para. 13 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1

14.  To inspect not more than the maximum areas, if any, specified by the Department.N.I.

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 2 para. 14 in operation at 31.12.2009, see reg. 1