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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Chad Godoy, Director of Agriculture/Weights & Measures
Date:	January 19, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

MOU - California Seed Law 15-sd07

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/19/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor

Contact:

Agriculture Dept. (925) 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 19, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute Memorandum of understanding - California Seed Law #15-sd07 with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to pay the County an amount not to exceed $100 to enforce California seed marketing and labeling requirements for the period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This Memorandum of understanding 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 15/16 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:

Disapproval of the request would mean loss of revenue to the department for a mandated program.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None