The following document is updated to reflect all rice varieties reviewed by the AB 2622 Committee. If you are producing a rice variety not listed in this document, please go to the next section, New Varieties.

• California Rice Variety Review and Classification (pdf)

New Varieties

If you are producing a rice variety not listed within the California Rice Variety Review & Classification, please download the following letter and submit the required forms.

• Industry Letter (pdf)
• California Commercial Rice Varieties: Survey (pdf)
• California Commercial Rice Varieties: Commercial Impact Review (pdf)

Research Protocol

If you are conducting research on rice, your protocol must be reviewed by the AB 2622 Committee. Please download the PDF form and provide the requested information.

• Industry Letter (pdf)
• Research Protocol (pdf)

Approved Protocols

The following documents outline approved protocols for the production of rice varieties determined to have commercial impact. All rice produced in the state must be grown in accordance with these regulations.

• Tier 1 Production Protocol (pdf)
• Tier 2 Production Protocol (pdf)