Mont. Admin. R. 4.12.3101 - DEFINITIONS
As used in this sub-chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Coated or encrusted seed" means seed
that has been covered by a layer(s) of materials that obscure the original
shape and size of the seed resulting in a substantial weight increase. The
coating or encrusting may contain biologicals, identifying colorants or dyes,
pesticides, polymers and/or other ingredients.
(2) "Film-coated seed" means seed that
retains the shape and the general size of the raw seed with a minimal weight
gain. The film coating may contain biologicals, identifying colorants or dyes,
pesticides, polymers and/or other ingredients. The coating shall result in a
continuous covering.
(3)
"Hermetically sealed seed" means seed packed in a moisture proof container when
the container and the seed in the container meet the requirements specified by
the suggested rules and regulations of the Montana State Seed Law.
(4) "Inoculated seed" means seed which has
received a coating of a preparation containing a microbial product, e.g.
Rhizobium sp.
(5) "Official sample"
means a sample taken from a lot of seed by a representative of a seed
regulatory official of a state or federal government agency following
prescribed methods.
(6) "Pelleted
seed" means coated or encrusted seed that also improves the plantability or
singulation of the seed.
(7)
"Pesticide treated seed" means seed with a covering of material(s) whose
objective is to reduce or control disease organisms, insects or other pests
attacking the seed or seedlings growing therefrom and may contain identifying
colorants or dyes.
Notes
Sec. 80-5-139, MCA; IMP, Sec. 80-5-123, MCA;
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