1. (1) Agricultural seeds that are not more specifically categorized in this sub-chapter shall be labeled with the:

   1. (a) name and mailing address of the seed labeler;
   2. (b) lot number or other lot identification mark;
   3. (c) name of the kind and variety, except as provided for in ARM 4.12.3104, for each agricultural seed component present in excess of 5% of the whole and the percentage by weight of each. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;
   4. (d) state or foreign country of origin for each named agricultural seed. If the origin is unknown, the fact shall be stated;
   5. (e) percentage by weight of all weed seeds;
   6. (f) name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of restricted weed seed present;
   7. (g) percentage by weight of other crop seeds;
   8. (h) percentage by weight of inert matter; and

   9. (i) viability information for each named agricultural seed:

      1. (i) percentage of germination, exclusive of hard or dormant seed;
      2. (ii) percentage of hard seeds may be stated, if present;
      3. (iii) percentage of dormant seed may be stated, if present, and the test used to determine dormancy;
      4. (iv) following (1) (i) (i) , (ii) , and (iii) , the terms "total germination and hard and/or dormant seed" or "total viable" may be used in accordance with this subsection;
      5. (v) as an alternative to (1) (i) (i) through (iv) , the label may give the percentage of viable seeds as determined by methods approved by department rule. The method used to determine viability shall be stated on the label; and
      6. (vi) calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 80-5-139, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 80-5-123, MCA

History: NEW, 2000 MAR p. 3334, Eff. 12/8/00.