Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.12 - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES DIVISION
Subchapter 4.12.31 - Seed Labeling Rules
Rule 4.12.3104 - LABELING FOR SEED KIND AND VARIETY

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 4.12.3104

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) Agricultural seeds must be labeled with kind and variety information as stated in this rule:

(a) The following agricultural seeds must be labeled to show kind and variety:
(i) barley;

(ii) bean, field;

(iii) beet, field;

(iv) canola;

(v) chickpeas (garbanzo beans);

(vi) corn, field;

(vii) hemp;

(viii) lentils;

(ix) oats;

(x) peas, field;

(xi) safflower;

(xii) soybean; and

(xiii) wheat.

(b) Any kind of agricultural seed not listed above may be labeled by just kind or by kind and variety.

(2) The words "kind" and "variety" are not needed so long as the actual variety name and kind are on the label. If only one variety is present the term "pure seed" may be used.

(3) When two or more varieties are present in excess of 5% and are listed on the label, the name of each variety must be accompanied by the percentage of each in the seed mix.

(4) If separate percentages for the kind and the variety or hybrid are shown, the name of the kind and the name of the variety or the term "hybrid" must be clearly associated with the respective percentages.

AUTH: 80-5-139, MCA; IMP: 80-5-123,

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