South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 12A - Seed Standards And Labeling
Section 38-12A-7 - Contents of label for treated seed.

38-12A-7. Contents of label for treated seed.
For all named seed which is treated, for which a separate label may be used, the label shall contain:
(1)A word or statement to indicate that the seed has been treated;
(2)The commonly accepted, coined, chemical, or abbreviated generic chemical name of the applied substance;
(3)The caution statement "Do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes" if the treatment or coating is present in an amount that is harmful to human or other vertebrate animals;
(4)In addition, for highly toxic substances, a poison statement or the skull and crossbones symbol shall be shown on the label;
(5)A word or statement describing the purpose for a treatment if the treatment is not of pesticide origin;
(6)The date beyond which the inoculant is no longer considered effective if the seed is treated with an inoculant, listed on the label as "Inoculant expires (month and year)" or wording that conveys the same meaning;
(7)The percentage by weight of coating in each container;
(8)The percentage by weight of pure seed with coating material removed.
The percentage of germination on coated seed shall be labeled on the basis of a determination made on at least four hundred pellets or capsules, whether or not they contain seed.

Source: SL 1988, ch 314, ยง7.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 38 - Agriculture and Horticulture

Chapter 12A - Seed Standards And Labeling

Section 38-12A-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 38-12A-2 - Label required for containers of agricultural seeds--Contents.

Section 38-12A-3 - Label required for containers of lawn and turf seed--Contents.

Section 38-12A-4 - Label required for containers of vegetable seeds in planting devices--Contents.

Section 38-12A-5 - Label required for containers of flower seeds or flower seeds in planting devices--Contents.

Section 38-12A-6 - Label required for containers of tree and shrub seeds--Contents--Exception.

Section 38-12A-7 - Contents of label for treated seed.

Section 38-12A-8 - Seed sold in bulk--Display of label on container--Customer copy--Exception.

Section 38-12A-9 - Seed test to determine label information.

Section 38-12A-10 - Exceptions to labeling requirements.

Section 38-12A-11 - Seed dealers permit required--Exception--Expiration--Fee.

Section 38-12A-11.1 - Seed fund established--Purpose--Appropriations.

Section 38-12A-12 - Contents of advertisement by person excepted from seed permit.

Section 38-12A-13 - Records of seed lots--File samples--Inspection--Use by secretary.

Section 38-12A-14 - Secretary provided copy of records and access to premises.

Section 38-12A-15 - Modification, revocation, or refusal to renew permit for violations.

Section 38-12A-16 - Unlawful sale, offer for sale, or transportation for sale of seed within state--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 38-12A-17 - Additional prohibited acts--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 38-12A-18 - Additional civil penalty.

Section 38-12A-19 - Powers of secretary.

Section 38-12A-20 - Promulgation of rules by secretary.

Section 38-12A-21 - Right of consumer to submit claim to arbitration.

Section 38-12A-22 - Right of seedsman, seed producer, or seed dealer to submit claim to arbitration--Statutes of limitations and legal proceedings tolled.

Section 38-12A-23 - Filing of complaint against seedsman, seed producer, or seed dealer--Time limitation--Filing of answer.

Section 38-12A-24 - Referring of complaint to arbitration committee--Discontinuation of investigation.

Section 38-12A-25 - Appointment of committee members--Election of chairman and secretary.

Section 38-12A-26 - Purpose of committee--Nonbinding report--Evidence in litigation.

Section 38-12A-27 - Session called by secretary or upon direction of chairman.

Section 38-12A-28 - Investigation by committee--Recommendation--Hearings.

Section 38-12A-29 - Investigation by majority of committee directed by chairman--Summary.

Section 38-12A-30 - Members not compensated--Reimbursement for expenses.

Section 38-12A-31 - Federal permits for introduction of organisms and products produced through genetic engineering authorized for use in state.