Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
MARKETING
Chapter 80-11-2 - RULES GOVERNING SEED LABELING, SAMPLING AND RECORDKEEPING
Section 80-11-2-.01 - Purpose
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) The purpose of this Chapter is to set up guidelines to be used in labeling all types of seed to include chemically treated seeds. It also provides for the keeping of records and sets out charges for the testing of seeds.
(2) In recognition of the necessity of establishing clear and effective standards for the testing, analyzing and labeling of seed, and the corresponding duties and obligations of seed dealers and others engaged in the sale of seeds to test and analyze seeds and to disclose the results of such testing, seed which shall have been tested in accordance with, and meets the standards established under the Alabama Seed Law and regulations, shall be deemed to comply with all laws of this State relating to fitness and suitability for use within this State. This provision is declaratory of the laws of Alabama as they have existed since the adoption of the Alabama Seed laws.
Author: Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-26-3.