Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-12 - SEED DIVISION
Subject 40-12-6 - SEED ARBITRATION
Rule 40-12-6-.02 - Label Notice
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The label or invoice language setting forth the requirement for filing an arbitration complaint under the Georgia Seed Law shall substantially comply with the format of the Recommended Uniform State Seed Law (RUSSL) of the Association of American Seed Control Officials (AASCO). A label or invoice notice in the following language or its equivalent shall be considered to be in compliance with O.C.G.A. 2-11-72(a).
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NOTICE OF REQUIRED ARBITRATION Under the seed laws of several states arbitration is required as a prerequisite to maintaining a legal action against the seller of the seed in any dispute relating to the quality or performance of the seed sold. The purchaser shall file a complaint along with the required filing fee (where applicable) with the Commissioner or Chief Agricultural Officer within such time as to permit inspection of the crops, plant or trees by the designated agency and the seedsman from whom the seed was purchased. A copy of the complaint shall be sent to the seller by certified or registered mail or as otherwise provided by state statute. |
(2) Additional information may be included for the purpose of providing more uniform labeling among the various states.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-11-77.
