(1) Under the authority of RCW 15.49.350, a seed conditioning facility must be inspected and approved by the department or its authorized agent prior to conditioning seed in Washington state. Upon approval by the department, a seed conditioning permit is issued and the facility is placed on a list of approved seed conditioning plants. A copy of the list can be obtained by contacting the department seed program.

(2) A person desiring to condition seed must make application to the department for a permit on a form provided by the department.

(3) To obtain department approval for a seed-conditioning permit, the department or its authorized agent conducts an inspection. A facility must show evidence that:

(a) Seed for certification is handled in a manner which prevents mixture of lots of seed;

(b) The seed conditioning facility is maintained and cleaned. Equipment must be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection, and must be cleaned between lots;

(c) Each lot of seed is identified with a lot number;

(d) Screenings are disposed of in accordance with chapter 15.49 RCW; and

(e) Seed is sampled in accordance with WAC 16-301-095, 16-302-090 and 16-302-091.

(4) A seed conditioning facility must be approved by the department prior to handling seed for certification in bulk.