Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 587 - Agricultural Products and Seeds
STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF RAPESEED
Section 587.335 - Requirements for isolation

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 587.335

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the minimum distance that a field of rapeseed must be from a different variety or field of the same variety of rapeseed which does not meet the varietal purity requirements for certification is as follows:

Class Produced Fields of Cross- pollinated Varieties Fields of Self- pollinated Varieties
Foundation 1,320 feet 660 feet
Registered 1,320 feet 660 feet
Certified 660 feet 330 feet

2. A distance of 3 miles for the production of foundation or registered seed and 2 miles for the production of certified seed is required if isolating fields of different oil or glucosinolate content.

3. The distance of isolation between classes of the same variety may be reduced to 15 feet.

4. If a portion of a field meets the requirement for isolation, a clear demarcation must be established between the certified and noncertified portions of the field.

Added to NAC by Dep't of Agriculture, eff. 12-3-90

NRS 587.077, 587.083

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