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Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-10-108: Label requirements - Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one pound

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  3. Chapter 10

Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one (1) pound shall be labeled to show the following information: (1) The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids; (2) Lot number or other lot identification: (A) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed; (B) The percentage of hard seed, if present; (C) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages; (D) In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired; (E) Net weight, except when in bulk; and (F) The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and (3) No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled. Acts 1986, ch. 660, § 9.

Vegetable seeds in containers of more than one (1) pound shall be labeled to show the following information:

(1) The name of each kind and variety present in excess of five percent (5%) and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance. Hybrids shall be labeled as hybrids;

(2) Lot number or other lot identification: (A) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed; (B) The percentage of hard seed, if present; (C) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages; (D) In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired; (E) Net weight, except when in bulk; and (F) The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and

(A) The percentage of germination, exclusive of hard seed;

(B) The percentage of hard seed, if present;

(C) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages;

(D) In addition to the individual percentage statement of germination and hard seed, the total percentage of germination and hard seed may be stated as such, if desired;

(E) Net weight, except when in bulk; and

(F) The name and address of the person who sells, offers or exposes the seed for sale within this state; and

(3) No tag or label shall be required, unless requested, on seeds sold directly to and in the presence of the purchaser and taken from a bag or container properly labeled.

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