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"Register" or "Registration" means registration of locations engaged in the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants Registration shall include: the tax map key of the property or properties; the name of the owner of the property or properties; the lessee or any other party in control of the genetically engineered plant or crop operation or usage; the type of genetically modified organism or transgenic manipulation used; the produce or products involved; the type, frequency, and customary amount of herbicides and pesticides used; a description of any containment procedures employed; and relevant contact information. Section 14-_ Prohibition. No person shall knowingly engage in the open air cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants. Section 14-_ Exemption. The following persons shall be exempt from the provisions of this article: (1) Persons engaged in the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants, other than genetically engineered papaya, in locations where genetically engineered crops or plants have been customarily cultivated, propagated, or developed by that person prior to the effective date of this article, provided that the locations or facilities are registered within ninety days of the effective date of this article; and (2) Any person engaged in the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered papaya, whether prior or subsequent to the effective date of this article, provided that each location or facility wherein cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered papaya occurs or will occur is registered as provided in this article. Section 14-_ Registration. All persons engaged in any form of cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants of any kind shall register annually beginning within ninety days of the effective date of this article, and shall pay an annual registration fee of$100 per location, payable to the director of finance. All contiguous land shall be treated as a single location. The director of the department of research and development, or the director's authorized representative(s), shall administer the registration provision of this section. Section 14-_ Penalties. Any person who knowingly violates this article shall be fined $1,000 per day as a separate violation for each location in violation and shall be responsible for all costs of investigation, as well as for court and legal costs, including attorneys and witness fees and expenses, and for resulting damages to other non-genetically engineered crops, plants, neighboring properties, or water sources." 3