ATCP 20.06(2)(c) (c) A person holding seed on which the germination analysis is no longer valid under this subsection shall withdraw the seed from sale and shall identify it as expired seed until it has been re-analyzed and relabeled by the seed labeler identified on the new label.

ATCP 20.06(3) (3) Germination standards for vegetable seed.

ATCP 20.06(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the germination percentage for each kind of vegetable seed shall be at least equal to the applicable percentage specified in Table 1.

ATCP 20.06(3)(b) (b) If the germination percentage for any kind of vegetable seed is less than the applicable percentage specified in Table 1, the vegetable seed shall be labeled with the actual germination percentage and the conspicuous words “Below Standard” in not less than 8-point type.

Table 1

GERMINATION STANDARDS FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS

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ATCP 20.06(4) (4) Germination standards for flower seed.

ATCP 20.06(4)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) or (c), the germination percentage for each kind of flower seed, as determined by an analysis under s. ATCP 20.02, shall be at least equal to the applicable percentage specified in Table 2. When calculating the germination percentage for a kind of flower seed marked with an asterisk in Table 2, hard seeds may be counted as if they were germinated seeds.

ATCP 20.06(4)(b) (b) Except as provided in par. (c), if the germination percentage for any kind of flower seed is less than the applicable minimum percentage specified in Table 2, the flower seed shall be labeled with the actual germination percentage and the conspicuous words “Below Standard” in not less than 8-point type.

ATCP 20.06(4)(c) (c) If flower seed is of a kind that is not specifically identified in Table 2, and is of a kind for which no standard germination analysis is prescribed under s. ATCP 20.02, the flower seed may be labeled with the year of collection and the word “Untested.”

Table 2

GERMINATION STANDARDS FOR FLOWER SEED

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ATCP 20.06(5) (5) Seed packaged in hermetically sealed containers. Seed is deemed to be packaged in a hermetically sealed container for purposes of sub. (2) (b) if all of the following apply:

ATCP 20.06(5)(a) (a) The seed was subjected to a germination analysis under s. ATCP 20.02 and packaged within 9 months after harvest.

ATCP 20.06(5)(b) (b) The seed is packaged in a sealed container that does not allow water vapor penetration, through any wall or seal, greater than 0.05 grams of water per 24 hours per 100 square inches of surface at 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity on one side of 90 percent and on the other side of 0 percent.

ATCP 20.06(5)(c) (c) The container under par. (b) is conspicuously labeled to indicate all of the following:

ATCP 20.06(5)(c)1. 1. The container is hermetically sealed.

ATCP 20.06(5)(c)2. 2. The seed in the container has been preconditioned as to moisture content.

ATCP 20.06(5)(d) (d) The moisture content of the seed, as packaged in the container under par. (b), does not exceed the applicable percentage by weight of moisture specified for that seed in Table 3.

Table 3

PERCENT MOISTURE OF SEED PACKED

IN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINER

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ATCP 20.06 History History: EmR1049: emerg. cr., eff. 1-1-11; CR 10-107: cr. Register June 2011 No. 666, eff. 7-1-11; corrections in (4) (b), (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register June 2011 No. 666.

ATCP 20.08 ATCP 20.08 Treated seed, inoculated seed, coated seed and combination products; labeling.

ATCP 20.08(1) (1) Treated seed. A container or lot of treated agricultural seed shall be labeled with all of the following, in addition to any other label information required under this chapter:

ATCP 20.08(1)(a) (a) A conspicuous disclosure that the seed has been treated.