W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-35

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

Section 61-39-35 - Standards for Verification of Turf Seed Ingredients

35.1. The general rules for seed certification are basic and together with the following specific requirements constitute the rules for certification identity of mixtures of different kinds of turf certified seed:

35.1.1. A blend data sheet, including proof of certification, verifying the origin and the certifying agency along with the analysis and pounds of each lot shall be submitted to the certifying agency for approval.

35.1.2. Each lot of certified seed shall:

35.1.2.a. Meet standards acceptable to the certifying agency; and

35.1.2.b. Be sampled under supervision of the certifying agency prior to mixing. The sample shall be obtained in accordance with official sampling procedures. The sample shall be identified with:

35.1.2.b.1. The verification of certification, origin, and certifying agency;

35.1.2.b.2. The kind/variety; and

35.1.2.b.3. The analysis and size of lot.

35.1.3. The certifying agency reserves the right to:

35.1.3.a. Refuse permission to use individual lots;

35.1.3.b. Approve the equipment to be used and procedure to follow in mixing;

35.1.3.c. Approve the containers and labeling to be used; and

35.1.3.d. Sample the final mixture.

35.1.4. The certifying agency shall identify each container with an official certification label verifying that the individual lots used were certified seed lots.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-35