2010 Tennessee Code
Title 43 - Agriculture And Horticulture
Chapter 10 - Agricultural Seeds
Part 1 - Seed Law of 1986
43-10-108 - Label requirements Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound.

43-10-108. Label requirements Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound.

Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one (1) pound shall be labeled to show the following information:

     (1)  The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;

     (2)  Lot number or other lot identification:

          (A)  The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;

          (B)  The percentage of hard seed, if present;

          (C)  The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages;

          (D)  In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired;

          (E)  Net weight, except when in bulk; and

          (F)  The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and

     (3)  No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.

[Acts 1986, ch. 660, § 9.]