106-277.7. Labels for vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound.
Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound shall be labeled to show the following information:
(1) The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance.
(2) Lot identification.
(3) Repealed by Session Laws 2009-455, s. 5, effective October 1, 2009.
(4) For each named vegetable seed:
a. The percentage of germination exclusive of hard seed.
b. The percentage of hard seed, if present.
c. The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages.
In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired.
(5) Net weight, except when in bulk as defined in this Article.
(6) Name and address of persons who labeled said seed or who sells, offers or exposes said seed for sale within this State. If the seeds are labeled by the shipper for a consignee within this State, the shipper may use his approved code designation with the name and address of the consignee.
(7) No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.
(8) Such other information as the Board shall prescribe by rule. (1941, c. 114, s. 4; 1943, c. 203, s. 2; 1945, c. 828; 1949, c. 725; 1959, c. 585, s. 1; 1963, c. 1182; 1971, c. 637, s. 5; 1995, c. 47, s. 3; 2009-455, s. 5.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 31 - North Carolina Seed Law.
§ 106-277.3 - Label or tag requirements generally.
§ 106-277.5 - Labels for agricultural seeds.
§ 106-277.6 - Labels for vegetable seeds in containers of one pound or less.
§ 106-277.7 - Labels for vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound.
§ 106-277.8 - Responsibility for presence of labels.
§ 106-277.11 - Disclaimers, nonwarranties and limited warranties.
§ 106-277.13 - Tolerances to be established and used in enforcement.
§ 106-277.14 - Administration.
§ 106-277.15 - Rules, regulations and standards.
§ 106-277.16 - Seed-testing facilities.
§ 106-277.17 - Registration and variety testing.
§ 106-277.18 - Registration and licensing of dealers.
§ 106-277.19 - Revocation, suspension, or refusal of license for cause; hearing; appeal.
§ 106-277.20 - Right of entry for purposes of inspection; duty of vendors.
§ 106-277.21 - Sampling, inspecting and testing; notice of violations.
§ 106-277.22 - Stop-sale orders; penalty covering expenses; appeal.
§ 106-277.23 - Notice of violations; hearings, prosecutions or warnings.
§ 106-277.24 - Penalty for violations.
§ 106-277.25 - Seizure and disposition of seeds violating Article.
§ 106-277.26 - Publication of test results and other information.
§ 106-277.27 - Cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture.
§ 106-277.28 - License and inspection fees.
§ 106-277.30 - Filing complaint; investigation; referral to Seed Board.
§ 106-277.31 - Notice required.
§ 106-277.32 - Seed Board created; membership; duties.
§ 106-277.33 - Duties of Seed Board.
§ 106-277.34 - Actions regarding defective seed claims; evidence.