Section 52981 Of Article 12. Growing Of Nonapproved Varieties From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 18. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 12.

. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, nonapproved varieties of cotton may be grown in the district, subject to regulations proposed by the board and adopted by the department.
  (b) The department shall adopt regulations that ensure that the growing of nonapproved varieties of cotton do not adversely affect the quality of Acala and Pima cotton approved to be grown in the district.