Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule declares those seeds that are noxious seeds, establishes germination test dates, germination standards, specifies additional labeling for tree and shrub seeds, defines what corn may be sold as "Certified Hybrid," specifies white sweet clover labeling requirements, specifies seed labeling requirements for distribution to wholesalers, obtaining registration forms, defines sampler or display units and where fee stamps are to be displayed and reporting of pounds sold, establishes an assessment of penalty fees, provides laboratory service to individuals, farmers and dealers and sets fees, defines hermetically sealed seed requirements, defines growers declaration, establishes program for analysis of hold-over seed, specifies relabeling requirements, establishes a seed certification agency, establishes labeling requirements for seeds for sprouting, and sets requirements for treated seed. 1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 19-16-6. 1.3. Filing Date. -- April 13, 2021 1.4. Effective Date. -- May 3, 20211.5. Sunset Provision. - This rule shall expire and have no further force and effect August 1, 2031.