AGRICULTURAL SEED LABEL REQUIREMENTS

(1) Agricultural seeds that are not more specifically categorized in this sub-chapter shall be labeled with the: (a) name and mailing address of the seed labeler; (b) lot number or other lot identification mark; (c) name of the kind and variety, except as provided for in ARM 4.12.3104 , for each agricultural seed component present in excess of 5% of the whole and the percentage by weight of each. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids; (d) state or foreign country of origin for each named agricultural seed. If the origin is unknown, the fact shall be stated; (e) percentage by weight of all weed seeds; (f) name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted weed seed present; (g) percentage by weight of other crop seeds; (h) percentage by weight of inert matter; and (i) viability information for each named agricultural seed: (i) percentage of germination, exclusive of hard or dormant seed; (ii) percentage of hard seeds may be stated, if present; (iii) percentage of dormant seed may be stated, if present, and the test used to determine dormancy; (iv) following (1) (i) (i) , (ii) , and (iii) , the terms "total germination and hard and/or dormant seed" or "total viable" may be used in accordance with this subsection; (v) as an alternative to (1) (i) (i) through (iv) , the label may give the percentage of viable seeds as determined by methods approved by department rule. The method used to determine viability shall be stated on the label; and (vi) calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 80-5-139 , MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 80-5-123 , MCA History: NEW, 2000 MAR p. 3334, Eff. 12/8/00.