Iowa Code 199.10 – Testing methods — cooperation of facilities
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Testing methods when seed is for sale.
Seed lots of all kinds of agricultural seed intended for sale in this state shall be tested in accordance with the association of official seed analysts’ rules for testing seed or the regulations under the Federal Seed Act. The tests required shall be:
a. Purity analysis.
b. Noxious weed examination.
c. Germination.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 199.10
- Agricultural seed: means grass, forage, cereal, oil, fiber, and any other kind of crop seed commonly recognized within this state as agricultural seed, lawn seed, vegetable seed, or seed mixtures. See Iowa Code 199.1
- Department: means the department of environmental quality in a reference to a time before July 1, 1983, the department of water, air and waste management in a reference to a time on or after July 1, 1983, and through June 30, 1986, and the department of natural resources on or after July 1, 1986, and includes any officer or agency within that department. See Iowa Code 172D.1
- Labeling: means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic representations, in any form, accompanying and pertaining to seed, whether in bulk or in containers, and includes invoices. See Iowa Code 199.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2.
Charges for testing.
Charges for seed testing by the Iowa state university seed testing laboratory shall be determined by the laboratory. Separate fee schedules shall be published for:
a. Tests for seed dealers, permit holders, and farmers who plan to sell seed.
b. Tests for out-of-state persons.
3.
Cooperation between the Iowa state university and the department of agriculture and land stewardship.
To furnish farmers and seed dealers with information as to seed quality and guide them in the proper labeling of seed for sale, these organizations shall:
a. Integrate seed testing so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of personnel and equipment. The Iowa state university seed testing laboratory shall promote seed education and research and shall conduct service testing for farmers and seed dealers.
b. Exchange information which will be mutually beneficial to both agencies in matters pertaining to agricultural seed.
c. Guide seed testing by all individuals or organizations so as to promote uniformity of seed testing in Iowa.