GENERAL RULES FOR SEED CERTIFICATION
WAC Sections
PART 1 - GENERAL SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-005 | Seed certification—Purpose. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-010 | Agencies that certify seed in Washington state. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-015 | Seed classes recognized for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-020 | Seed standards for proprietary variety certification—Application for proprietary certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-025 | Seed standards for genetic purity certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-030 | Standards for production of foundation seed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-035 | Limitation of generations for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-040 | Varieties eligible for seed certification in Washington state. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-045 | Applying for seed certification in Washington state. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-050 | Submitting an application for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-055 | Responsibilities when participating in the seed certification program. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-060 | Certification requirements for seed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-065 | Land history—Seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-070 | Seed field inspections by the certifying agency. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-075 | Tolerances stated as "none found." |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-080 | Seed fields ineligible for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-085 | Withdrawing a field from inspection for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-086 | Agency power to reject certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-090 | Sampling—Methods used in the sampling, inspecting, testing, analyzing and examining seed for certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-091 | Program for early sampling of ryegrass. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-095 | Identification of seed containers with field or lot numbers. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-100 | Seed certification—Prohibited noxious weed seed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-105 | Seed certification—Objectionable weeds. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-110 | Completion of seed certification—Tagging, labeling, or sealing. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-115 | Limitation of liability—Certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-120 | Labeling, advertising or other representation of seed—Prohibitions. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-125 | Conditioning seed in Washington state. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-130 | Responsibilities of a seed conditioner. |
PART 2 - BLENDING OF CERTIFIED SEED | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-135 | Considerations for blending seed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-140 | Tagging seed blends prior to analysis. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-142 | Standards for verification of turf seed ingredients. |
PART 3 - INTERAGENCY SEED CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-145 | Interagency seed certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-150 | Eligibility for interagency certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-155 | Interagency seed certification procedure. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-160 | Interagency seed certification standards—Seed produced out-of-state. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-165 | Interagency certification requirements—Blends. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-170 | Other considerations in applying the standards for certification. |
PART 4 - PROCEDURES FOR ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEME FOR VARIETY CERTIFICATION (OECD) | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-210 | Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-215 | Crop standards for OECD variety certification. |
PART 5 - SPECIFIC SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS Alfalfa Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-220 | Standards for alfalfa seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-225 | Land requirements for alfalfa seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-230 | Isolation requirements for alfalfa seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-235 | Field tolerances for alfalfa seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-240 | Seed standards for alfalfa seed certification. |
Bean Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-245 | Standards for bean seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-250 | Definitions. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-255 | Land requirements for bean seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-260 | Field tolerances and requirements for bean seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-265 | Seed field inspection requirements for bean seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-270 | Seed standards for bean seed certification. |
Corn Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-275 | Standards for corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-280 | Eligibility for corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-285 | Field inspection for corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-290 | Field standards for corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-295 | Field standards for hybrid corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-300 | Seed inspection for foundation corn single crosses and inbred lines certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-310 | Seed inspection and standards for hybrid corn seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-315 | Ear inspection and winter growouts for certification of foundation corn single crosses and inbred lines. |
Grass Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-320 | Standards for grass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-325 | Land requirements for grass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-330 | Field isolation requirements for grass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-335 | Field inspection tolerances for grass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-385 | Grass seed standards for certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-390 | Inspection and final grass seed certification fees—Options. |
Sod Quality Certification | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-395 | Standards for sod quality seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-400 | Varieties eligible, certification fees, land and isolation requirements and field tolerances. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-410 | Standards for sod quality seed. |
Sudangrass Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-415 | Standards for sudangrass certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-420 | Land requirements for sudangrass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-425 | Isolation requirements for sudangrass seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-430 | Field tolerances for sudangrass certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-435 | Sudangrass lot standards for certification. |
Flax Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-445 | Standards for flax certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-450 | Field standards for flax certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-455 | Seed standards for flax certification. |
Woody Plants and Forbs Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-460 | Standards for woody plants, forbs, and other reclamation species certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-465 | Land requirements and field standards for woody plants, forbs, and other reclamation species. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-470 | Seed standards for woody plants, forbs, and other reclamation species. |
Rapeseed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-475 | Standards for rapeseed, mustard (Brassica spp. and Sinapis alba), and radish certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-480 | Field standards for rapeseed, mustard (Brassica spp. and Sinapis alba), and radish certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-485 | Land requirements for rapeseed, mustard (Brassica spp. and Sinapis alba), and radish certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-490 | Seed standards for rapeseed, mustard (Brassica spp. and Sinapis alba), and radish certification. |
Red Clover Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-495 | Standards for red clover seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-500 | Land requirements for red clover seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-510 | Isolation requirements for red clover seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-515 | Field tolerances for red clover seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-520 | Seed standards for red clover seed certification. |
White Clover and Trefoil Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-525 | Standards for white clover and trefoil seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-530 | Land requirements for white clover and trefoil seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-535 | Isolation requirements for white clover and trefoil seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-540 | Field tolerances for white clover or trefoil seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-545 | Seed standards for white clover and trefoil seed certification. |
SEED CROPS CERTIFIED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Buckwheat, Chickpea, Field Pea, Lentil, Millet, Soybean, Sorghum and Small Grains Seed Certification | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-550 | Standards for buckwheat, chickpea, field pea, lentil, millet, soybean, sorghum and small grains seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-555 | Labeling and sealing of certified seed of small grains by a grower. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-560 | Miscellaneous field and seed inspection standards for buckwheat, chickpea, field pea, lentil, millet, soybean, sorghum, small grain seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-660 | Field pea standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-665 | Lentil standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-670 | Soybean standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-675 | Hybrid sorghum standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-680 | Open pollinated sorghum standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-685 | Small grains standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-690 | Chickpea standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-695 | Open pollinated millet standards for seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-700 | Buckwheat standards for seed certification. |
Quality Orchardgrass Seed and Quality Timothy Seed Program | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-740 | Standards for quality orchardgrass seed and quality timothy seed certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-745 | Seed certification requirements. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-750 | Official sampling requirements. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-755 | Standards for quality timothy seed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-756 | Standards for quality orchardgrass seed. |
Hybrid Canola and Hybrid Rapeseed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-760 | Standards for hybrid canola and hybrid rapeseed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-765 | Definitions specific to hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-770 | Seed requirements and designation of classes of seed for hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-775 | Land requirements for the production of hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-780 | Field standards for the production of hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-785 | Seed standards for hybrid canola or hybrid rapeseed. |
Sunflower Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-790 | Standards for sunflower seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-795 | Definition of terms specific to sunflower seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-800 | Land requirements for sunflower seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-805 | Isolation requirements for sunflower seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-810 | Field tolerances and requirements for sunflower seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-815 | Seed standards for sunflower seed production. |
Camelina Seed Certification Standards | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-820 | Standards for camelina seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-825 | Land requirements for camelina seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-830 | Field requirements for camelina seed production. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-835 | Seed standards for camelina seed production. |
Standards for Hemp Certification | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-840 | Hemp (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-845 | Definitions specific to hemp certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-850 | Land requirements for hemp certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-855 | Isolation requirements for hemp certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-860 | Field standards for hemp certification. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-865 | Seed standards for hemp certification. |
VEGETATIVELY PROPAGATED HEMP (CANNABIS SATIVA L. SUBSP. SATIVA) CERTIFICATION STANDARDS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-870 | General standards specific to vegetatively propagated hemp. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-875 | Definitions specific to vegetatively propagated hemp. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-880 | General planting stock certification standards for vegetatively propagated hemp. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-885 | Production certification standards for vegetatively propagated hemp. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-890 | Inspection standards for vegetatively propagated hemp. |
HEMP TRANSPLANTS (CANNABIS SATIVA L. SUBSP. SATIVA) CERTIFICATION STANDARDS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-895 | General certification standards specific to hemp transplants. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-900 | Definitions specific to hemp transplants (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-905 | Growth facility, field and transplant standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-910 | Growth facility isolation standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-915 | Labeling standards for certified transplants. |
FEMINIZED HEMP SEED (FHS) (CANNABIS SATIVA L. SUBSP. SATIVA) CERTIFICATION STANDARDS | ||
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-920 | Application of genetic certification standards specific to feminized hemp seed (FHS). |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-925 | Definitions and common terms specific to feminized hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-930 | Growth facility and land requirements specific to feminized hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-935 | Growth facility and field standards specific to feminized hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-302-940 | Seed standards for feminized hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L. subsp. sativa) certification standards. |