Section 111.4. Prohibitions and requirements

(a) Seeds of which the analysis is already known will not be sent for testing unless:

(1) There is suspicion that the law is being violated.

(2) Verification of the analysis is required, in which case a copy of the analysis given by the dealer shall accompany the sample.

(b) The analysis and test may be used for labeling purposes but the name of the Bureau of Plant Industry shall in no way be used for advertising purposes.

(c) Samples to be tested shall be sent to the Bureau of Plant Industry at least 30 days before the seeds are to be planted or sold.

(d) Procedures for sampling are as follows:

(1) Samples shall be analyzed in the order in which they are received and reports shall be made as promptly as the work permits.

(2) The time required for germination tests of seeds shall be between 6 and 28 days, depending on the kind of seed.

(3) The time required for germination tests of tree seeds varies greatly.

The provisions of this § 111.4 amended February 29, 1980, effective March 1, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 910; amended May 22, 2009, effective June 22, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2573. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (260949) to (260950).