80-5-125. Exchange of seed between labelers. (1) When seed is exchanged or transferred from one seed labeler to another, it shall be accompanied by a shipping document which clearly shows the kind(s) of seed and quantity of each kind. Each container of seed in a lot shall carry a lot number designation.

Terms Used In Montana Code 80-5-125

  • Kind: means one or more related species or subspecies that are known singly or collectively by one common name, such as corn, oats, alfalfa, and timothy. See Montana Code 80-5-120
  • Lot: means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number or other mark, every portion of which is uniform within recognized tolerances for the factors that appear in the labeling. See Montana Code 80-5-120
  • Seed labeler: means a person affixing labels to seeds, with that person's name, address, and other information as required in 80-5-123. See Montana Code 80-5-120

(2)While seed is in the possession of a licensed seed labeler, it must carry a lot number on each container at all times. When seed is made available for sale or sold, a complete label must be attached to each container of a lot.