Sec. 62.003. CLASSES OF CERTIFIED SEED. (a) The four classes of certified seed and plants are Breeder, Foundation, Registered, and Certified.
(b) A Breeder seed or Breeder plant is directly controlled by the originating or sponsoring person or the person's designee and is the primary source for the production of seed and plants of the other classes.
(c) A Foundation seed or Foundation plant is the progeny of Breeder or Foundation seed or plants and is produced and handled under the procedures established, in accordance with federal requirements, by a seed or plant certifying agency for the Foundation class of seed or plants for the purpose of maintaining genetic purity and identity.
(d) A Registered seed or Registered plant is the progeny of Breeder or Foundation seed or plants and is produced and handled under procedures established, in accordance with federal requirements, by a seed or plant certifying agency for the Registered class of seed or plants for the purpose of maintaining genetic purity and identity.
(e) A Certified seed or Certified plant is the progeny of Breeder, Foundation, or Registered seed or plants, except as otherwise provided by federal law, and is produced and handled under procedures established, in accordance with federal requirements, by a seed or plant certifying agency for the Certified class of seed or plants for the purpose of maintaining genetic purity and identity.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1134, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle A - Seed and Fertilizer
Chapter 62 - Seed and Plant Certification
Section 62.002. State Seed and Plant Board
Section 62.0021. Meetings by Telephone Conference Call
Section 62.0022. Board Conflict of Interest
Section 62.0023. Removal of Board Member
Section 62.0024. Standards of Conduct
Section 62.0025. Board Meetings; Administrative Procedure
Section 62.0026. Separation of Responsibilities
Section 62.0027. Board Member Training
Section 62.003. Classes of Certified Seed
Section 62.004. Eligibility for and Standards of Certification
Section 62.005. Licensing of Producers of Foundation, Registered, or Certified Seed
Section 62.006. Registration of Plant Breeders
Section 62.0065. Notice and Analysis of Examination Results
Section 62.008. Certification of Seed and Plants
Section 62.009. Seed and Plants From Outside the State
Section 62.010. Revocation, Modification, or Suspension of Registration or License