Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.623.105 - Inspections and final certification
Rule 105.
(1) A
field inspection shall be performed by the certifying agency when all of the
following can best be determined:
(a) The
identity of the variety.
(b)
Mixtures.
(c) Weediness.
(d) Disease infection.
(e) Vigor.
(f) Crop quality.
(g) In the case of corn, factors that affect
proper pollination. The inspector shall survey the field sufficiently to
evaluate accurately the factors that affect eligibility for
certification.
(2) Seed
that is submitted for certification shall be harvested and handled in a manner
that avoids mixtures and shall be stored and conditioned in a place and in a
manner approved by the certifying agency. Storage identification tags shall be
affixed to each storage container of seed that is eligible for certification.
The tags shall contain all of the following information:
(a) Grower's name.
(b) Variety.
(c) Class.
(d) Bin number.
(e) Field number.
(3) Final certification by the official
certifying agency shall be based upon inspection of a minimum representative
sample of 5 pounds of cleaned seed. In the case of small-seeded legumes, a
minimum representative sample of 1 pound of cleaned seed shall be submitted.
The submitted sample of cleaned seed shall be representative of the entire lot
of seed to be offered for sale.
(4)
Analysis, examinations, and germination tests of seed shall be conducted in
accordance with the rules of the association of official seed analysts entitled
"Rules for Testing Seed", Volume 12, No. 3, 1988, revised in 1989, 1990, 1991,
and 1992. The rules are adopted by reference in these rules and are available
from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Laboratory Division, 1615 South
Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, or from the Association of
Official Seed Analysts, Nebraska Crop Improvement Association, 268 Plant
Science, IANR-UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0911, at a cost as of the time of
adoption of these rules of $30.00.
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