Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-920 - Application of genetic certification standards specific to feminized hemp seed (FHS)
(1) The general
requirements for seed certification found in WAC
16-302-005
through
16-302-130
of the genetic and crop standards apply (and are basic) to all crops, and
together with the following specific standards, constitute the certified
feminized hemp seed standards.
(2)
The genetic and crop standards are modified as follows:
(a) To be eligible for seed certification
under this standard, hemp varieties must have received favorable action by one
or more of the following processes recognized by AOSCA, including:
(i) AOSCA variety review board; or
(ii) Plant variety protection office or
breeder rights statements; or
(iii)
Any individual AOSCA vested member agency; or
(iv) Acceptance for certification under the
OECD seed schemes.
(b)
Designation of classes of seed:
(i) Only the
certified class is recognized in the production of feminized hemp seed. The
foundation class is allowed for the purpose of variety maintenance.
(ii) A feminized seed variety to be certified
must be produced from seed or clonal stocks approved by the official certifying
agency. These seed and clonal stocks shall consist of female lines and
chemically assisted pollen shedding female lines of any class of certified seed
or clones.
(c) Growers
are required to obtain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) test results as required by
chapter 16-306 WAC.
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