Rule 40-12-3-.04. Flower Seed Germination Standards

1. (1) The following standards for the germination of flower seeds are hereby adopted. For the kinds marked with an asterisk (*), the standard shown includes the total of germination and hard seed percentages.
2. (2) Flower seed kinds not listed shall have a germination standard of 50%.
3. (3) Flower seeds that germinate less than the standard may be sold, offered for sale, exposed for sale, or transported within this State if labeled with the words 'below standard' in not less than 8- point type, provided that no seed marked 'below standard' shall be sold if it falls below 30% germination.
4. (4) A mixture of flower seed kinds will be considered to be below the standard if the germination of any kind or combination of kinds constituting 25% or more of the mixture is below standard for the kind or kinds involved.

Authority: Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-11-22.

History. Original Rule entitled "Flower Seed Germination Standards" adopted. F. June 4, 1997; eff. July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.