(1) The department will authorize the use of official certification tags for the identification of nursery stock or seed that meet the requirements of this program. Each tree, seedling, bundle, or seed lot must have affixed one of these tags. These tags will be supplied by the department to all members participating in this program. Participating members will reimburse the department for all certification tags supplied. This reimbursement will be based on the actual cost incurred by the department.

(2) Any person selling Montana certified fruit tree nursery stock is responsible for the identity of the stock bearing each tag and for such nursery stock meeting the requirements of this program. Persons issued tags authorized by the program shall account for stock produced and sold and keep such records as may be necessary.