This document defines an Exporting Season as the period from 1 October to 30 September of the consecutive year. The Ornamental Plants Council will authorize or will renew an old authorization to a person to operate as an exporter of cuttings, seedlings, seeds or any species of ornamental plant that he grows if the following conditions are fulfilled: the request has been properly formalized, the person has proof of running a decent accounts system and has the financial provisions for running his