Sec. 28. (a) The state seed commissioner may by rule define seed labeling and testing terms in common usage such as “pure seed” and “germination”.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-15-1-28

  • agricultural seed: means the seeds of legume, grass, forage, cereal, fiber, or oil crops. See Indiana Code 15-15-1-2
  • labeling: refers to the use of labels or other written, printed, or graphic representations in any form accompanying or associated with a lot of seed whether in bulk or in containers. See Indiana Code 15-15-1-11
  • vegetable seed: means the seeds:

    Indiana Code 15-15-1-24

     (b) A rule adopted by the state seed commissioner under this section must be based on published sources such as the rules of the Association of Official Seed Analysts.

     (c) The state seed commissioner shall apply the agricultural seed and vegetable seed standards set forth in 7 C.F.R. § part 201 as the state germination standards and requirements for agricultural seed and vegetable seed.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-4-1-3(o).]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.143-2024, SEC.1.