Seed requirements and designation of classes of seed for hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed.

(1) Breeder or foundation seed must be used to establish all fields of hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed for certification. The direction of the cross must remain unchanged throughout the certification program unless adequate data is provided to show that no change in variety performance results from the reversal of parentage. (2) Only the certified class is recognized in the production of commercial hybrid seed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005 , 15.49.081 , 15.49.310 , 15.49.370 (3), and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 14-20-050, § 16-302-770, filed 9/25/14, effective 10/26/14.]