Wash. Admin. Code § 16-302-045 – Applying for seed certification in Washington state

To participate in the Washington state seed certification program, submit an application for seed certification to the appropriate certifying agency.

(1) An application for seed certification must be submitted for each crop, variety and field location.
(2) Applications may be obtained from the certifying agency listed in WAC 16-302-010.
(3) The applicant is responsible for payment of all fees. Washington State University, its official agents and USDA Plant Material Center are exempt from paying fees on seed stock.
(4) The applicant must include with the application for seed certification official tags/labels and/or other verification from the seed stock planted. The applicant must also attach proof of quarantine compliance when required, under chapter 16-301 WAC.
(5) When it is necessary to reseed due to a failure to get a stand, the applicant will retain records of the seed lots used and the date of reseeding. Reseeding must be done within two years of the original planting date for grasses or within one year for all other crops.
If seed stock of a different lot is used for reseeding, the grower must submit proof of seed stock used on a seedling application. An additional application fee will be charged for review of the new documentation provided.
(6) Refer to chapter 16-303 WAC for appropriate fees.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, [15.49].021, [15.49].310, [15.49].370, 15.140.030, and chapter 15.49 RCW. WSR 25-09-035, s 16-302-045, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3), and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 14-20-050, § 16-302-045, filed 9/25/14, effective 10/26/14. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-18-072, § 16-302-045, filed 8/29/03, effective 9/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-077, § 16-302-045, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]