OAR 603-056-0105
Labeling of Seed Containers

(1)

The labeling of seed containers or bins, required by ORS 633.520 (Labeling agricultural seed or bulk flower seed), 633.531 (Labeling vegetable or flower seed weighing one pound or less), 633.541 (Labeling vegetable seed weighing more than one pound) and 633.545 (Labeling bins and bulk displays), shall not be smaller than eight point type.

(2)

The person who sells, offers for sale or transports agricultural or vegetable seed within this state shall be responsible for the required labeling.

(3)

In addition to the statutory labeling requirements, seed packaged in hermetically sealed containers shall also be labeled to indicate that the seed has been preconditioned as to moisture con-tent and that the container has been hermetically sealed. The hermetically sealed containers may also be labeled with the statement “germination test valid until (month and year),” but the date shall not be more than 36 months after the test date.

(4)

As provided in ORS 633.520 (Labeling agricultural seed or bulk flower seed)(1), in addition to the name of the kind, the following seeds shall be labeled with one of the variety names or the statement “variety not stated”: Alfalfa; Bahiagrass; Barley; Bean, field; Beet, field; Brome, smooth; Broomcorn; Clover, crimson; Clover, red; Clover, white; Corn, field; Corn, pop; Cotton; Cowpea; Fescue, tall; Flax; Lespedeza, striate; Millet, foxtail; Millet, pearl; Oat; Pea, field; Peanut; Rice; Rye; Safflower; Sorghum; Sorghum-Sundangrass, hybrid; Soybean; Sudangrass; Sunflower; Tobacco; Trefoil, birdsfoot; Wheat, common; and Wheat, durum. In the event two or more varieties of agricultural seed are packaged in one container, the label shall contain the kind, variety and percentage of each, in addition to the term “mixture” or “mixed seed.”

Source: Rule 603-056-0105 — Labeling of Seed Containers, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=603-056-0105.

603‑056‑0030
Definitions 603‑056‑0050
Seed Dealer License 603‑056‑0060
Probation, Suspension, Revocation and Re-issuance of Seed Dealer License 603‑056‑0095
Seed Dealer License Fees 603‑056‑0101
Record keeping 603‑056‑0105
Labeling of Seed Containers 603‑056‑0125
Lot Sizes 603‑056‑0130
Labeling of Sod Quality for Varieties of Agricultural Seed 603‑056‑0135
Description and Use of Tags for Sod Quality Seed 603‑056‑0140
Application, Fees, and Procedures for Sod Quality Qualification 603‑056‑0145
Standards for Sod Quality Certification 603‑056‑0160
Labeling of Endophyte Fungus Tested Grass Seed 603‑056‑0165
Application and Fees for Endophyte Fungus Testing 603‑056‑0170
Procedures and Tolerance Standard for Endophyte Fungus Testing 603‑056‑0205
Prohibited and Restricted Noxious Weed Seed 603‑056‑0210
Embargo, Seizure, Detention or Quarantine of Seed 603‑056‑0305
Regular Fees and Charges for Seed Sampling and Inspection 603‑056‑0310
Phytosanitary Certificates 603‑056‑0315
Field Inspection Fees and Charges Relating To Seed 603‑056‑0320
Miscellaneous Fees and Charges for Seed Sampling and Inspection 603‑056‑0400
Germination of Vegetable Seeds 603‑056‑0410
Germination Tests 603‑056‑0415
Conditions of Packaging 603‑056‑0431
Chemically Treated Seed 603‑056‑0500
Purpose, Scope and Effective Date 603‑056‑0510
Enforcement Procedures 603‑056‑0520
Entry of Order and Appeal Rights 603‑056‑0530
Determination of Civil Penalty Amount 603‑056‑0540
Civil Penalties
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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