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C. 19

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Vincent L. Guise, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:	January 21, 2014

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

CA Seed Law MOU13-sd07

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/21/2014

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

646-5250

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 21, 2014
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in an amount not to exceed $100, to enforce California seed marketing and labeling requirements for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This MOU will reimburse the department up to $100 for services. There is no cost share requirement and the revenue has been anticipated in the departmental FY 13/14 budget

BACKGROUND:

The goal of seed law enforcement (Section 52288, California Food and Agricultural Code) is to protect seed consumers, including vegetable and field crop growers, as well as urban landscapers. Poor quality seeds can cost farmers and home gardeners alike considerable amounts of time, money, and resources, by way of reduced yields, poor crop quality, contamination by weeds or other unwanted species. By enforcing California Seed Law regarding marketing and labeling, the Department is able to ensure that consumers receive the desired product, and that there is supportive legal action for those who are wronged.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Failure to accept CA Seed Law MOU 13-sd07 will result in loss revenue for the department.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None