Section 52902 Of Article 5. Nonapproved Variety Research From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 18. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 5.

. Before any nonapproved cotton is approved by the board for release and planting in the district, it shall be submitted to the board for production and quality evaluation and tests. The secretary, in consultation with the board and the University of California, shall adopt procedures for testing nonapproved cotton varieties. Variety tests shall be conducted for a minimum of three years prior to approval and release of the variety.