Agricultural seed is prohibited from being sold, offered or exposed for sale for sowing purposes in Tennessee if:

1. (1) The percentage of germination is below 75%.

   1. (a) Exceptions.

      1. 1. Hybrid field corn shall not germinate less than 90%.
      2. 2. Dallisgrass shall not germinate less than 30%.
      3. 3. Sweetclover shall not germinate less than 65%.
      4. 4. Crownvetch shall not germinate less than 65%.
      5. 5. Pearl millet shall not germinate less than 65%.

2. (2) The percentage of weed seed is more than 2% or the percentage of purity is below 90%.

   1. (a) Exceptions.

      1. 1. Dallisgrass 50%
      2. 2. Orchardgrass 85%
      3. 3. Redtop Grass 87%
      4. 4. Bluegrass 75%
   2. (b) Coated seed may have a purity of less than 90%.

3. (3) The percentage of inert material is more than 10%.

   1. (a) Exceptions.

      1. 1. Dallisgrass
      2. 2. Orchardgrass
      3. 3. Redtop Grass
      4. 4. Bluegrass

Authority: T.C.A. § 43-928 and Public Chapter 660 of 1986. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 5, 1974. Amendment filed October 30, 1986; effective December 14, 1986.