Chapter ATCP 20

SEED LABELING AND SALE

ATCP 20.01   Definitions.

ATCP 20.02   Seed evaluation and related terminology.

ATCP 20.04   Seed labeling; general.

ATCP 20.06   Seed germination; labeling, analysis and standards.

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

ATCP 20.10   Hybrid seed labeling.

ATCP 20.12   Flower seed in small containers; composition.

ATCP 20.14   Prohibited practices.

ATCP 20.16   Labeling variances.

ATCP 20.18   Seed labeler license.

Ch. ATCP 20 Note Note: Chapter Ag 20 was renumbered ch. ATCP 20 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., Register, April, 1993, No. 448; Chapter ATCP 20 was repealed and recreated, Register June 2011 No. 666.

ATCP 20.01 ATCP 20.01 Definitions. In this chapter:

ATCP 20.01(1) (1) “Agricultural seed” means any kind or mixture of kinds of plant seed, other than tree or shrub seed, which is sold, offered for sale, or displayed or distributed for sale for sowing purposes. “Agricultural seed” includes crop seed, vegetable seed, lawn or turf seed, flower seed and native species seed.

ATCP 20.01(2) (2) “Area of origin” means the area from which seed was harvested for sale or distribution.

ATCP 20.01(3) (3) “Coated seed” means agricultural seed that is covered with any substance that changes the size, shape or weight of the seed.

ATCP 20.01(4) (4) “Combination seed and non-seed product” means a product, other than treated seed, inoculated seed or coated seed, that contains agricultural seed in combination with mulch, growth media, fertilizer or other materials that are directly or implicitly purported to enhance the germination, erosion resistance, ease of application or other performance characteristics of the agricultural seed.

ATCP 20.01(5) (5) “Container” means any package, packet, bag or other receptacle in which agricultural seed is sold, offered for sale, or displayed or distributed for sale.