Section R68-8-19 - Unlawful ActsA person may not:
(1) detach, alter, deface, or destroy any label provided for in this rule;(2) alter or substitute seed with the intent to defeat the purpose of this rule;(3) engage in false or misleading advertising and labeling regarding seeds;(4) use the name of the department or the name of the official laboratory for advertising purposes in connection with seed analyzed or tested by the official laboratory, except in the case of certified seed;(5) fail to comply with a "stop sale" order or to move or otherwise handle or dispose of any lot of seed held under a "stop sale" order or tags attached, except with permission of the department, and for the purpose specified;(6) use the word "trace" or the phrase "contains > than .01%" as a substitute for any statement that is required;(7) use the word "type" in any labeling in connection with the name of any agricultural seed variety;(8) alter or falsify any seed labels, seed tests, laboratory reports, records, or other documents to create a misleading impression as to kind, kind of variety, history, quality, certification, or origin of the seed;(9) sell or market a protected variety, or offer it or expose it for sale, deliver it, ship it, consign it, exchange it, or solicit an offer to buy it, or any other transfer of title or possession of it without obtaining the approval of the variety owner or developer; or(10) hinder or obstruct, in any way, any authorized person in performing their duties.Utah Admin. Code R68-8-19
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 6/22/2023