1. (1) In addition to the labeling requirements of ORS 633.520, and rules promulgated thereunder, and in the event forage grass seed is found to meet the tolerance standard for endophyte fungus, as specified in OAR 603-056-0170(3), then the forage grass seed may be labeled as having been satisfactorily tested for endophyte fungus through the attachment of a tag prescribed in section (2) of this rule.

2. (2) The tag referred to in section (1) of this rule shall be prepared and issued by the Department, be numerically identified, and set forth the date, lot number and kind of seed. Duplicate tags shall be attached to each container of the lot of qualifying seed. A sample form of the prescribed tag is herewith reproduced for informational purposes (see Exhibit 2). An applicant for endopyhyte fungus testing shall pay the Department a fee of $.20 for each tag or duplicate tag issued.

   [ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 561.190 & 633.680

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 633.680

History

DOA 19-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-00
AD 16-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-10-91
AD 12-1983, f. & ef. 9-20-83