Seed in Hermetically Sealed Containers

5–480. Seed in Hermetically Sealed Containers. A. For agricultural and vegetable seeds labeled and packed in hermetically sealed containers, the nine months limitation of date of test in 5–474 is extended as provided therein. B. The germination test for agricultural and vegetable seeds shall have been completed within thirty-six month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the test was completed, if the following conditions are met: (1) The seed was packaged within nine (9) months after harvest.

(2) The Water Vapor penetration standards are referenced to and meet the Hermetically-sealed containers section of the Federal Seed Act Regulations Part 201 section 201.36c. C. The container is conspicuously labeled in not less than 8 point type to indicate: (1) That the container is hermetically sealed; (2) That the seed has been preconditioned as to moisture content; (3) The calendar month and year in which the germination test was completed as well as all labeling information required in Article 2 of the South Carolina Seed Law; (4) ‘‘Germination test valid until (month, year)’’ may be used. (Not to exceed 36 months from date of test.); (5) Hermetically sealed seed is not relabeled as hermetically sealed. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.