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§ 43-10-107. Label requirements -- Vegetable seeds in containers of one pound or less.

TN Code § 43-10-107 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) Name of kind and variety of seed. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;

(2) Lot number or other lot identification;

(3)

(A) Percentage germination and calendar month and year the test was completed, or year for which packed; provided, that the words “Packed for” precedes the year. However, no seed are to be offered or exposed for sale at retail outlets before the year for which packed;

(B) Any seed offered or exposed for sale after the year for which packed, unless in hermetically sealed containers, must show a current germination test as required in § 43-10-109(1)(B). The person in possession of such seed will be responsible for securing a new germination test;

(4) Name and address of the person who labeled the seed or who sells, offers, or exposes the seed for sale within this state;

(5) For seeds that germinate less than the standards last established by the commissioner under this part:

(A) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;

(B) The percentage of hard seed, if present;

(C) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentage;

(D) In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated, if desired; and

(E) The words “Below Standard” in not less than eight (8) point type; and

(6) For seeds in a germination medium, mat, tape, or other device in such a way as to make it difficult to determine the quantity of seed without removing the seeds from the medium, mat, tape, or device, a statement to indicate the minimum number of seeds in the container.

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§ 43-10-107. Label requirements -- Vegetable seeds in containers of one pound or less.