Nev. Admin. Code § 587.487

Current through November 8, 2024
Section 587.487 - Sampling of seed entered for certification; minimum standards

Each lot of agricultural hemp seed entered for certification must be sampled and meet the minimum standards for the class of agricultural hemp seed produced. The Department will draw samples in accordance with NAC 587.180 and 587.190 which must meet the following standards:

Standards for Each Class
Factor Breeder Foundation Registered Certified
Pure seed (minimum)99.0 %98.0 %98.0 %98.0 %
Other crop (maximum)0.01 %0.01 %0.03 %0.08 %
Weed seed (maximum)0.1 %0.1 %0.2 %0.25 %
Noxious weed seed (maximum) None None None None
Objectionable weed seed (maximum) None None None None
Inert matter (maximum)1.0 %2.0 %2.0 %2.0 %
Other varieties (maximum)0.005 %0.005 %0.01 %0.07 %
Other kinds (maximum)0.01 %0.01 %0.03 %0.07 %
Germination and hard seed (minimum)90.0 %80.0 %80.0 %80.0 %

Nev. Admin. Code § 587.487

Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture by R066-17, eff. 5-16-2018

NRS 557.260, 587.077, 587.083