W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-29
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-39-29 - Completion of Seed Certification - Tagging, Labeling, or Sealing29.1. The seed certification tag, label or seal is evidence of the genetic identity and purity of the contents shall be attached to a container of certified seed prior to distribution. Seed that fails to meet certification standards because of genetic purity is not eligible for labeling.29.2. Seed certification tags, labels, and seals must be obtained from the certifying agency and must be attached to seed containers in accordance with the certifying agency's rules.29.3. Certification of seed is valid only if the tag, label or seal is affixed to each container in accordance with the AOSCA procedures.29.4. A tag, label or seal may not be removed and reused without permission of the certifying agency.29.5. A certified seed sale certificate shall be issued upon completion of final certification for all seed to be sold in bulk. This certificate shall accompany any shipment or transfers including those to other seed plants, out-of-state shipments or with any brokered seed. The seed plants own invoice may be used in lieu of a certified seed sale certificate for retail sales to growers. The invoice shall contain the certification information from the certified seed sale certificate as well as labeling information as required in W. Va. Code § 19-16-2.29.6. Seed that fails to meet certification requirements on factors other than genetic purity may be designated substandard at the discretion of the certifying agency. The certification tag or label attached to the seed shall clearly show the reason the seed is substandard. Seed shall not be tagged substandard if the seed can be remilled to meet minimum seed standards.29.7. Seed labeling regulations are contained in W. Va. Code § 19-16-2.W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-29