Rule 4.12.3105 - AGRICULTURAL SEED LABEL REQUIREMENTS(1) Agricultural seeds that are not more specifically categorized in this sub-chapter shall be labeled with the: (a) name and mailing address of the seed labeler;(b) lot number or other lot identification mark;(c) name of the kind and variety, except as provided for in ARM 4.12.3104, for each agricultural seed component present in excess of 5% of the whole and the percentage by weight of each. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;(d) state or foreign country of origin for each named agricultural seed. If the origin is unknown, the fact shall be stated;(e) percentage by weight of all weed seeds;(f) name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted weed seed present;(g) percentage by weight of other crop seeds;(h) percentage by weight of inert matter; and(i) viability information for each named agricultural seed: (i) percentage of germination, exclusive of hard or dormant seed;(ii) percentage of hard seeds may be stated, if present;(iii) percentage of dormant seed may be stated, if present, and the test used to determine dormancy;(iv) following (1) (i) (i), (ii), and (iii), the terms "total germination and hard and/or dormant seed" or "total viable" may be used in accordance with this subsection;(v) as an alternative to (1) (i) (i) through (iv), the label may give the percentage of viable seeds as determined by methods approved by department rule. The method used to determine viability shall be stated on the label; and(vi) calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages.Mont. Admin. R. 4.12.3105
NEW, 2000 MAR p. 3334, Eff. 12/8/00.Sec. 80-5-139, MCA; IMP, Sec. 80-5-123, MCA;