PDFWAC 16-302-140
Tagging seed blends prior to analysis.
Blends are eligible for tagging prior to analysis if the blended lot meets the following conditions:
(1) The calculated percent of impurities (intended crop, weeds, other crop, inert, or other seed standards) of the seed lot components are 20 percent less than the maximum allowed in rules for seed certification.
(2) The calculated percent of germination is not less than the minimum germination standard established in the rule for seed certification.
(3) All lots of seed blended must meet certification standards.
(4) All lots of seed used in a Registered class blend must meet Registered class purity and germination standards.
(5) Certified tags may be issued for the blend lot in advance of a completed purity test if all the components in the seed lots meet the requirements for certification tagging.
(6) Fees for blending are payable to the department by the applicant requesting permission for the blend and tagging.
(7) Refer to chapter 16-303 WAC for the appropriate fee.
[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 16-302-140, 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, § 16-302-140, filed 9/25/14, effective 10/26/14. 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, § 16-302-140, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]