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Illinois Statutes Chapter 505. Agriculture § 110/4.5. Vegetable seeds in containers other than packets; labeling

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 4.5. Labeling for vegetable seeds in containers other than packets prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings and other than preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices shall include:

(1) The name of each kind and variety present in excess of 5% and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance.

(2) Lot number or other lot identification.

(3) For each named vegetable seed:

(a) Percentage germination exclusive of hard or dormant seed,

(b) Percentage of hard seed, if present,

(c) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages.

Following (a) and (b) the “total germination and hard or dormant seed” may be stated as such if desired.

(4) Name and address of the person who labeled said seed, or who sells, offers or exposes said seed for sale within this State.

(5) The labeling requirements for vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound shall be deemed to have been met if the seed is weighed from a properly labeled container in the presence of the purchaser.

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