(a) A labeler must keep (1) for three years complete records of each seed lot sold in this state, and (2) for one year a file sample of each seed lot after disposition of the lot.
(b) The labeler must retain the following information as part of the complete record for each seed lot sold:
(1) the lot number or other lot identification;
(2) a copy of the genuine grower's or tree seed collector's declaration, or a similar document containing the same information;
(3) copies of invoices showing the sale of each seed lot, including the name of the person the seed was sold to, the amount sold, the date of sale, the name of the kind or the kind and variety of the seed, and the lot number;
(4) a copy of the label that was attached to or accompanied the seed lot;
(5) a copy of the field and final certification documents, if applicable;
(6) a copy of each testing report of the seed for labeling purposes; and
(7) a file sample of the seed lot which is representative of the seed lot and of sufficient size to constitute an official sample in accordance with section 201.43 of the Federal Seed Act regulations.
1983 c 293 s 43; 2003 c 128 art 8 s 11; 2020 c 89 art 2 s 11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 17 - 43 — Agriculture
Section 21.112 — Commissioner, Duties; Seed Potatoes.
Section 21.113 — Certificates Of Inspection.
Section 21.115 — Fees; Seed Potato Inspection Account.
Section 21.117 — Applications For Inspections; Withdrawals.
Section 21.119 — Use Of Certain Terms Forbidden; Exceptions.
Section 21.1195 — Minimum Standards For Planting.
Section 21.1196 — Restricted Seed Potato Growing Area.
Section 21.121 — Violations; Reports, Prosecutions.
Section 21.71 — Citation, Minnesota Screenings Act.
Section 21.73 — Prohibited Acts.
Section 21.75 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 21.76 — Injunction; Bond.
Section 21.78 — Violations; Enforcement.
Section 21.80 — Minnesota Seed Law.
Section 21.82 — Label Requirements; Agricultural, Vegetable, Flower, Or Wildflower Seeds.
Section 21.83 — Label Requirements; Tree Or Shrub Seeds.
Section 21.85 — Commissioner's Powers And Duties.
Section 21.851 — Advisory Committee; Membership.
Section 21.86 — Unlawful Acts.
Section 21.88 — Penalties Not To Apply.
Section 21.89 — Seed Fee Permits.
Section 21.901 — Brand Name Registration.