§ 106-277.7. Labels for vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 106‑277.7.  Labels forvegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound.

Vegetable seeds in containersof more than one pound shall be labeled to show the following information:

(1)        The name of eachkind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage byweight of each in order of its predominance.

(2)        Lot identification.

(3)        Repealed by SessionLaws 2009‑455, s. 5, effective October 1, 2009.

(4)        For each namedvegetable seed:

a.         The percentage ofgermination exclusive of hard seed.

b.         The percentage ofhard seed, if present.

c.         The calendar monthand year the test was completed to determine such percentages.

Inaddition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed,the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, ifdesired.

(5)        Net weight, exceptwhen in bulk as defined in this Article.

(6)        Name and address ofpersons who labeled said seed or who sells, offers or exposes said seed forsale within this State. If the seeds are labeled by the shipper for a consigneewithin this State, the shipper may use his approved code designation with thename and address of the consignee.

(7)        No tag or labelshall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in thepresence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.

(8)        Such otherinformation as the Board shall prescribe by rule.  (1941, c. 114, s. 4; 1943,c. 203, s. 2; 1945, c. 828; 1949, c. 725; 1959, c. 585, s. 1; 1963, c. 1182;1971, c. 637, s. 5; 1995, c. 47, s. 3; 2009‑455, s. 5.)