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
NRS 557.260, 587.077, 587.083