Nevada Revised Statutes Section 587.099 - Food and Other Commodities

Seeds of vegetables: Requirements for labels for containers of more than 1 pound. The labeling of containers for seeds of vegetables in containers of more than 1 pound must state, in addition to the requirements of NRS 587.091:

1. The name of each kind and variety present in excess of 5 percent of the whole, and the percentage by weight of each in order of its predominance.

2. The number or other identification of the lot.

3. For each seed of vegetables named on the label:

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

(b) The percentage of hard seed, if present; and

(c) The month and year the test for germination was completed.

4. The name and address of the person who labeled the seed, or who sells or offers the seed for sale within this state.

5. The name and rate of occurrence per pound of each kind of seed of restricted noxious weeds present in the container.

Last modified: February 26, 2006