Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2020-09-02

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Agriculture

Origin Date

1993 by H.B. 2446, 73rd Leg., R.S.

Description

The department may certify each person who produces, processes, distributes or handles an organic agricultural product in this state. Person may apply for any required certification by submitting an application, a production plan and a fee. The department may establish a registration program and charge a fee for certification or registration applications annual reports, certificates and required documents. Late fees may be charged in addition to renewal fees not more than twice the fee amount.

Due Date

At time of application. Renewal period as prescribed by the department.

Collecting Agencies

Note

Previously established under Agriculture Code sec. 12.0175 by S.B. 489, 71st Leg., R.S. with a $150 per participant fee.

H.B. 11, 72nd 1st C.S. added a $500 fee.

H.B. 2446, 73rd Leg., R.S. moved program to Agriculture Code Ch. 18 and increased fees to $2,500 and $5,000.

S.B. 372, 74th Leg., R.S. removed fee amounts and replaced with those determined by the department.

Amended by S.B. 810, 74th Leg., R.S.

Amended by H.B. 2012, 78th Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title BUSINESS FEES-AGRICULTURE
Receipt Category 09 – Agriculture
Receipt Type 10 – Business/Professional Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES