W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-32

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-39-32 - Conditioning Seed in West Virginia

32.1. Under the authority of W. Va. Code § 19-16-1 et seq., a seed conditioning facility must be inspected and approved by the department or its authorized agent prior to conditioning seed in West Virginia. Upon approval by the department, a seed conditioning permit is issued and the facility is placed on a list of approved seed conditioning plants. A copy of the list can be obtained by contacting the department.

32.2. A person desiring to condition seed must make application to the department for a permit on a form provided by the department.

32.3. To obtain department approval for a seed-conditioning permit, the department or its authorized agent conducts an inspection. A facility must show evidence that:

32.3.1. Seed for certification is handled in a manner which prevents the mixture of lots of seed;

32.3.2. The seed conditioning facility is maintained and cleaned. Equipment must be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection, and must be cleaned between lots;

32.3.3. Each lot of seed is identified with a lot number; and

32.3.4. Screenings are disposed of in accordance with 61 C.S.R. 9-23.

32.4. A seed conditioning facility must be approved by the department prior to handling seed for certification in bulk.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-32