Washington Administrative Code
Title 16 - Agriculture, Department of (See also Titles 24, 60, and 142)
SEEDS AND PLANTING STOCK CERTIFICATION
Chapter 16-302 - General rules for seed certification
Part 1 - PERMANENT MIXING/LOADING SITE
Section 16-302-035 - Limitation of generations for seed certification
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 16-302-035
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
The number of generations through which a seed variety may be multiplied is limited to the number specified by the originating breeder or owner of a variety except that:
(1) Unlimited recertification of the certified seed class may be permitted for crop varieties where foundation seed is not being maintained.
(2) The production of an additional generation of the certified class may be permitted on a one-year basis when:
(a) Prior to the planting season, the
certifying agency states that foundation and registered seed supplies in the
United States are not adequate to plant the needed acreage of the
variety.
(b) Permission of the
originating breeder and/or owner of the variety is obtained (if
applicable).
(c) The additional
generation of certified seed produced is declared to be ineligible for
recertification.
Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-302-035, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.
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