Nevada Code § 587.105

Seeds of trees and shrubs: Requirements for labels
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
Except for seed supplied by a seedsman of
trees to a consumer under a contractual agreement, which may be labeled by
invoice or by an analysis tag attached to the invoice if the seed is in bulk or
if each bag or other container is clearly identified by the number of the lot
stenciled on the container, the labeling of each bag or container which is not
so identified and each container of seeds of trees and shrubs which is sold,
offered for sale or transported within this state for sowing purposes must
state, in addition to the requirements of NRS
587.091 :
1. The common name of the species of seed
and subspecies, if appropriate.
2. The scientific name of the genus,
species and subspecies, if appropriate.
3. The number or other identification of
the lot.
4. The origin of the seed, specified as
follows:
(a) For seed collected from a predominantly
indigenous stand, the area of collection given by latitude and longitude,
geographic description or political subdivision, including state and county; or
(b) For seed collected from other than a
predominantly indigenous stand, identification of the area of collection and
the origin of the stand or, if applicable, the statement: Origin not
indigenous.
5. The upper and lower limits of
elevations within which the seed was collected.
6. The purity of the seed as a percentage
of pure seed by weight.
7. For those species for which standard
procedures for testing germination are prescribed by the Director, one of the
following:
(a) The germination in percentage and percentage
of firm ungerminated seed, and the month and year of the test;
(b) For seed transported or delivered for
transportation within the year of collection or within 6 months following the
year of collection, the statement: Test is in process; or
(c) For seed being transported to a consumer, the
name of the consumer and a statement: Contract seed not for resale, and
subject to test to be arranged.
8. For those species for which standard
procedures for testing germination have not been prescribed by the Director,
the year in which the seed was collected.
9. The name and address of the person who
labeled the seed, or who sells or offers the seed for sale within this state.

‹ Prev All Nevada sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.