Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-11-2-.04 - Additional Labeling Requirements And Prohibitions
(a) Analysis tags not bearing all of the
information required under the provisions of Code of Alabama 1975, §
2-26-7, and this Chapter will be
considered incomplete unless the value of such information found upon analysis
is none and so stated on the tag in the proper spaces provided for such
information.
(b) The words "Free"
and "None" shall be construed to mean that none were found in a test complying
with the methods set forth for testing seed by the Association of Official Seed
Analysts.
(c) Abbreviations of
names of the variety and kind of seed on the tag or tape is
prohibited.
(d) Distribution or
sale of cottonseed under a varietal name which is not already registered with
the American Society of Agronomy is prohibited unless evidence is first
furnished the Board of Agriculture and Industries showing this cotton to be
true to name.
(e) The place of
origin shall not be used in connection with the name of variety or kind of
seed, unless it is a part of the generally accepted name of kind or variety.
Modifying words or phrases shall not be used in connection with the variety, as
for example, "type", "for forage purposes", etc.; nor shall group names be used
as varietal names.
(f) Brand names,
designs, grades or pictures indicating a condition or quality other than that
required or shown on the analysis tag, or corresponding with that on the
analysis tag, or indicating contradictions to any part of the analysis is
prohibited.
(g) Alabama dealers
will not be held responsible for representations made as to the variety or kind
of seed when such varieties or kinds are not distinguishable by seed
characteristics if the dealer secures and retains a grower's declaration or
statement from the shipper that he has reason to know that the seed in question
are true to variety or kind.
(h)
For vegetable seed packed in containers of eight ounces or less, the year in
which packed may be stated in lieu of the date of test and the percentage of
germination need not be shown on the container for vegetable seed which
germinate above the standard last established by the State Board of Agriculture
and Industries.
Author: Charles H. Barnes
Notes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-26-3.
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