South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:36 - Seed inspection
Chapter 12:36:07 - Sampling procedures for verification of transgenic seed use
Section 12:36:07:04 - Retention of samples

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 12:36:07:04
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024

Any plant material remaining after analysis is complete shall be retained by the laboratory or the Department of Agriculture in an appropriate manner. When issuing test results, the laboratory shall include notice of the last time or date when the plant material will be presumed incapable of further scientifically acceptable testing according to the testing methods used or according to the experience of the laboratory personnel. If the farmer or the patent holder request retention of the sample beyond the time set forth in this notice, they will be required to make arrangements with the laboratory for retention beyond the time frame given or for release of such samples to another laboratory, and the payment to the laboratory for any fees incurred for such additional services.

General Authority: SDCL 38-1-49.

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-1-49.

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