Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one (1) pound shall be labeled to show the following information:

(1) The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-10-108

  • Germination: means the percentages by count of seeds under consideration, determined to be capable of producing normal seedlings in a given period of time and under normal conditions. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • In bulk: refers to loose seed in bins, or open containers, and not to seed in bags or packets. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • Kind: means one (1) or more related species or subspecies that singly or collectively are known by one (1) common name. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • Lot: means a definite quantity of seed identified by a lot number or other identification, which shall be uniform within recognized tolerances for the factors that appear in the labeling. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Person: includes any individual, partnership, corporation, company, society, association, or legal entity. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Variety: means a subdivision of a kind that is:
    (A) Distinct, in the sense that the variety clearly differs by one (1) or more identifiable, morphological, physiological or other characteristics, which may include those evidenced by processing or product characteristics. See Tennessee Code 43-10-103
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) Lot number or other lot identification:

(A) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;
(B) The percentage of hard seed, if present;
(C) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages;
(D) In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired;
(E) Net weight, except when in bulk; and
(F) The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and
(3) No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.
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