Nevada Revised Statutes Section 587.101 - Food and Other Commodities

Seeds of flowers: Requirements for labels for packets prepared for use in home gardens or plantings for households; preplanted containers. The labeling for seeds of flowers in packets prepared for use in home gardens or plantings for households must state, in addition to the requirements of NRS 587.091:

1. For all kinds of seeds of flowers:

(a) The name of the kind and variety or a statement of the characteristics of type and performance as prescribed in the regulations adopted under paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 587.083;

(b) The month and year the seed was tested for germination or the year for which the seed was packaged; and

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

2. In addition, for seeds of those kinds for which standard procedures for testing are prescribed and which germinate less than the standard of germination established in the regulations adopted under paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 587.083:

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

(b) The words “below standard” in not less than 8-point type.

Last modified: February 26, 2006