Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-12 - SEED DIVISION
Subject 40-12-5 - LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Rule 40-12-5-.03 - Seed in Hermetically Sealed Containers
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Agricultural or vegetable seeds packaged in hermetically sealed containers may be sold, exposed for sale, or offered for sale or transportation for a period of 24 months after the last day of the month that the seeds were tested for germination prior to packaging. If seeds in hermetically sealed containers are sold, exposed for sale, or offered for sale or transportation more than 24 months after the last day of the month in which they were tested prior to packaging, they must have been retested within a nine (9) month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the retest was completed, immediately prior to sale, exposure for sale, or offering for sale or transportation.
(2) The following standards, requirements and conditions must be met before seed is considered to be hermetically sealed under the provisions of this Act.
Ga. L. 1956, p. 217; O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-11-28.