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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 14.17.10.08" title_num="14" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="10" heading="Discrepancy, Theft, and Diversion Reporting.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Discrepancy Reporting.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If a grower discerns a discrepancy between the inventory of stock and the seed-to-sale tracking system outside of normal weight loss due to moisture loss and handling, the grower shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Commence an investigation of the discrepancy within 1 business day; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the grower cannot resolve the discrepancy within 30 business days, report the discrepancy to MCA.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Failure to report an unresolved discrepancy may be used as evidence of diversion.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Theft or Diversion. If the grower finds evidence of a theft or diversion, the grower shall report the theft or diversion to the Administration within 1 business day.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Within 30 business days of discovering the theft, diversion, or unresolved discrepancy, the grower shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete an investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Amend its standard operating procedures, if necessary; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Send a report of the investigation to the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>