Every parcel, package or lot of agricultural seeds sold and delivered to any person for seeding purposes, weighing ten pounds or more, shall, whether the seller's place of business be inside or outside of this State, have affixed thereto, in a conspicuous place on the outside thereof, a distinct label or tag in the English language in legible type certifying:
- (1) The commonly accepted name of such agricultural seeds;
- (2) The approximate per cent by weight of purity, meaning the freedom of such agricultural seeds from inert matter and from other seeds distinguishable by their appearance;
- (3) The approximate per cent by weight of inert matter, common weed seeds, noxious weed seeds and other agricultural seeds as defined in Section 46-21-10;
- (4) The per cent of germination together with the month and year the seeds were tested for germination;
- (5) In the case of seeds produced within the United States, the state in which the seeds were grown, when known;
- (6) The full name and address of the seedsman, importer, dealer, agent or other person selling or offering or exposing for sale or for distribution such agricultural seeds in the State for seeding purposes; and
(7) The name and number of noxious weed seeds per ounce.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any such seed sold across the counter from a bin or container when such bin or container is labeled as required by this section.