A. Any person who sells seeds for producing crops shall be bound as guarantor that such seeds are true to kind and variety as represented at the time of sale. If such seeds are sold by an agent, the principal shall be bound by the representations of the agent with regard to the kind and variety of the seed.
B. Any person that sells seed for planting in a container that bears printed or written statements regarding the kind, variety, or quality of the seeds therein shall be bound as guarantor that such statement is accurate unless the seller affirmatively proves the existence of a contrary agreement between the parties.
Code 1950, § 3-219.13; 1958, c. 483; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-275; 1994, c. 577; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-4001. Authority of Board to adopt regulations
§ 3.2-4002. Authority of Commissioner to adopt regulations
§ 3.2-4003. Powers and duties of the Commissioner
§ 3.2-4004. Seed Fund; established
§ 3.2-4005. License required to market seed
§ 3.2-4006. Duty to maintain records
§ 3.2-4007. Guaranty by seller
§ 3.2-4008. Labeling and advertising requirements
§ 3.2-4009. Lawn and turf seed mixture; registration and labeling
§ 3.2-4010. Lawn and turf seed; inspection fee
§ 3.2-4013. Seizure; disposition of seeds
§ 3.2-4014. Assessment for variance from guarantee
§ 3.2-4016. Exemptions from certain provisions
§ 3.2-4017. Disclaimers, nonwarranties, and limited warranties
§ 3.2-4018. Notice of violations; warning
§ 3.2-4019. Duty of attorney for Commonwealth
§ 3.2-4021. Certified Seed Board; purpose
§ 3.2-4022. Membership; terms; quorum; meetings
§ 3.2-4023. Compensation and expenses
§ 3.2-4024. Powers and duties of the Certified Seed Board
§ 3.2-4026. Illegal use of word "certified"; who may make certification; standards; penalty
§ 3.2-4027. Certification by Department, Commissioner, or Board not affected