A nursery producing nursery stock for distribution, exchange, or sale shall hold a valid Nursery Inspection Certificate for each sales location. Requirements for Certification. An applicant must fulfill the following requirements for certification: Make application to the Department on forms provided by the Department; Furnish an affidavit attesting to the number of acres, or part of an acre, devoted to the production or maintenance of nursery stock; Pay annual fees as specified in Regulation .06A at the time of application for, or renewal of, a certificate; Provide access for the inspection of all nursery stock; Follow appropriate cultural practices such that an adequate inspection of the nursery stock can be made; Provide a suitable means of identifying similar blocks of nursery stock, as required by the Department; Keep nursery stock free of plant pests; Furnish a list of his suppliers of nursery stock. A nursery will be assigned a permanent certification number at the time all requirements for certification have been met and the original Nursery Inspection Certificate is issued. Unless sooner revoked, a certificate is valid for a year beginning January 1, or date of issuance, and ending December 31. A certificate is not transferable. Nursery inspection certificates will be renewed annually upon meeting all requirements as outlined in this regulation.