Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-11-2-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-11-2-.04 - Additional Labeling Requirements And Prohibitions

(a) Analysis tags not bearing all of the information required under the provisions of Code of Alabama 1975, § 2-26-7, and this Chapter will be considered incomplete unless the value of such information found upon analysis is none and so stated on the tag in the proper spaces provided for such information.

(b) The words "Free" and "None" shall be construed to mean that none were found in a test complying with the methods set forth for testing seed by the Association of Official Seed Analysts.

(c) Abbreviations of names of the variety and kind of seed on the tag or tape is prohibited.

(d) Distribution or sale of cottonseed under a varietal name which is not already registered with the American Society of Agronomy is prohibited unless evidence is first furnished the Board of Agriculture and Industries showing this cotton to be true to name.

(e) The place of origin shall not be used in connection with the name of variety or kind of seed, unless it is a part of the generally accepted name of kind or variety. Modifying words or phrases shall not be used in connection with the variety, as for example, "type", "for forage purposes", etc.; nor shall group names be used as varietal names.

(f) Brand names, designs, grades or pictures indicating a condition or quality other than that required or shown on the analysis tag, or corresponding with that on the analysis tag, or indicating contradictions to any part of the analysis is prohibited.

(g) Alabama dealers will not be held responsible for representations made as to the variety or kind of seed when such varieties or kinds are not distinguishable by seed characteristics if the dealer secures and retains a grower's declaration or statement from the shipper that he has reason to know that the seed in question are true to variety or kind.

(h) For vegetable seed packed in containers of eight ounces or less, the year in which packed may be stated in lieu of the date of test and the percentage of germination need not be shown on the container for vegetable seed which germinate above the standard last established by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-11-2-.04

Filed April 19, 1982. Amended: Filed December 10, 1984.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-26-3.