1. A. For agricultural and vegetable seeds labeled and packed in hermetically sealed containers, the nine months limitation of date of test in 5-474 is extended as provided therein.

2. B. The germination test for agricultural and vegetable seeds shall have been completed within thirty-six month period, exclusive of the calendar month in which the test was completed, if the following conditions are met:

   1. (1) The seed was packaged within nine (9) months after harvest.
   2. (2) The Water Vapor penetration standards are referenced to and meet the Hermetically-sealed containers section of the Federal Seed Act Regulations Part 201 section 201.36c.

3. C. The container is conspicuously labeled in not less than 8 point type to indicate:

   1. (1) That the container is hermetically sealed;
   2. (2) That the seed has been preconditioned as to moisture content;
   3. (3) The calendar month and year in which the germination test was completed as well as all labeling information required in Article 2 of the South Carolina Seed Law;
   4. (4) “Germination test valid until (month, year)” may be used. (Not to exceed 36 months from date of test.);
   5. (5) Hermetically sealed seed is not relabeled as hermetically sealed.

HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010.