W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-22

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-39-22 - Seed Fields Ineligible for Seed Certification

22.1. A seed field is not eligible for certification unless a field inspection is made prior to defoliation or harvesting.

22.2. Prohibited noxious weeds shall be controlled to prevent seed formation. Follow-up inspections may be conducted to ensure weed control was sufficiently carried out to prevent prohibited noxious weed seeds from being harvested with the seed crop. Excessive objectionable weeds may be cause for rejection of a seed field. Excessive weeds, poor stands, lack of vigor, or other conditions which make inspection inaccurate may be cause for rejection. A field producing foundation or registered seed that warrants a rejection because of noxious weeds may be reclassified to certified blue tag class if upon reinspection the field meets certified blue tag standards.

22.3. If a seed field is rejected for certification, the grower may reapply to the certifying agency and pay a fee for reinspection after the cause for rejection is corrected, unless otherwise specified in this rule. No more than two re-inspections are permitted for each field per year.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-39-22