(1) All persons planting or growing regulated articles in the state are required to retain records as specified in subsection (2) of this section for a period of not less than one calendar year from acquisition of the plants.

(2) These records shall contain the number and variety of plants, the name and address of the propagator, and applicable phytosanitary certificates, certification tags or documentation, and laboratory testing reports.

(3) The grower must provide a copy of the records to the plant services program of the state department of agriculture upon request of the director.