The decision on whether to plant certified organic or transitional citrus in any grove located in an active pest management zone will be made solely by the producer producing the crop, subject to any designations of prohibited growing areas under the Code, §80.026, and rules adopted thereunder. Neither the Corporation nor the Department will urge or persuade, in any way, a citrus producer to plant or not to plant certified organic or transitional citrus. This provision shall not affect the rights of the parties to negotiate in good faith pursuant to §27.705 of this title (relating to Eligibility for Indemnification).

Source Note: The provisions of this §27.702 adopted to be effective December 6, 2015, 40 TexReg 8637