(a) As used in this section, “turf” means field-cultivated turf grass sod consisting of grass varieties tested by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program.
(b) Turf shall be certified by the State Plant Board if the turf is:
(1) Purchased with state moneys, either directly or indirectly; or
(2) Used in a project conducted:
(A) By a state agency, department, board, or commission; or
(B) Under a contract with the State of Arkansas.
(c) Cool seasons variety blends of turf shall be grown from blue tag certified seed under the blue tag certification program of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies.