§ 43-10-201. State Seed Certifying Agency
The commissioner of agriculture, the vice president of the University of Tennessee institute of agriculture, the dean of the University of Tennessee agriculture experiment station and the dean of the University of Tennessee extension service are vested with full authority to designate a crop improvement association as the official state seed certifying agency. The association […]
§ 43-10-203. Duties of the Board of Directors of the Seed Certifying Agency
The seed certifying agency’s board of directors has control, management and supervision of the production, distribution and certification of purebred seeds in Tennessee under this part.
§ 43-10-112. Disclaimers, Nonwarranties, and Limited Warranties
A disclaimer, nonwarranty, or limited warranty used in any invoice, advertising, labeling, or written, printed or graphic matter pertaining to any seed shall not directly or indirectly deny or modify any information required by this part or the rules and regulations promulgated under this part.
§ 43-10-102. Legislative Purpose
The purpose of this part is to regulate the labeling, possessing, offering, exposing, transporting or distributing for sale of agricultural seeds, vegetable seeds, and screenings; to prevent misrepresentations thereof; and for other purposes.
§ 43-10-103. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Advertisement” means all representations, other than those on the label, disseminated in any manner or by any means, relating to seed within the scope of this part; “Agricultural seeds” includes the seeds of grass, forage, cereal, and fiber crops and other kinds of seeds commonly […]
§ 43-10-104. Label Requirements
Each container of agricultural and vegetable seeds that is sold, offered or exposed for sale, distributed or transported within or into this state for seeding purposes shall bear thereon or have attached thereto in a conspicuous place a plainly written or printed label or tag in the English language, giving the information required under §§ […]
§ 43-10-105. Label Requirements — Treated Seeds
All seed named and treated as defined in this part (for which a separate label may be used) shall be labeled to show the following information: A word or statement indicating that the seed has been treated; The commonly accepted coined, chemical or abbreviated chemical (generic) name of the applied substance or description of the […]
§ 43-10-106. Label Requirements — Agricultural Seeds
Agricultural seeds sold, distributed, offered or exposed for sale, or transported for sale within or into this state shall be labeled to show the following information: The commonly accepted name of the kind and the variety, or kind and the phrase “variety not stated” for each agricultural seed present in excess of five percent (5%) […]
§ 43-10-107. Label Requirements — Vegetable Seeds in Containers of One Pound or Less
Labels for vegetable seeds in containers of one (1) pound or less, including vegetable seeds in preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices, shall show the following information: Name of kind and variety of seed. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids; Lot number or other lot identification; Percentage germination and calendar month and year […]
§ 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: 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; Lot number or other lot […]