Chapter 16-301 WAC
GENERAL SEED REGULATIONS
(Formerly chapters16-300, 16-304, 16-313, 16-316, 16-317, 16-318, 16-493, 16-494 and 16-495 WAC)
Last Update: 9/19/07

WAC SECTIONS

16-301-005 General seed standards -- Definitions.
16-301-010 What publications are adopted in chapters16-301, 16-302, and 16-303 WAC and where can they be obtained?
16-301-011 What are the functions of the seed program advisory committee?
PART 1 - SEED LABELING
16-301-015 Seed labeling requirements for agricultural, vegetable, and flower seeds.
16-301-020 Other labeling requirements for small grain, field pea, lentil, and/or soybean seed.
16-301-025 Special requirements for labeling of vegetable and flower seed as prepared for use in the home.
16-301-030 Exemptions for small grain, field pea, lentil and/or soybean seed.
16-301-035 Labeling requirements for agricultural and vegetable hybrid seed that contains less than ninety-five percent hybrid seed.
16-301-040 Labeling -- Requirements for seed mixtures for lawn and/or turf purposes.
16-301-045 Prohibited noxious weed seeds.
16-301-050 Restricted noxious weed seeds.
16-301-055 Tolerances for seed law enforcement.
Treated Seed Labeling Requirements
16-301-060 Treated seed labeling requirements.
16-301-065 Labeling requirements for seed treated with mercurials and similarly toxic pesticides.
16-301-070 Labeling requirements for seed treated with other pesticides.
16-301-075 Treated seed color requirement.
16-301-080 Labeling requirements for seed treated with inoculates.
16-301-085 Examples of minimum label formats for treated seed.
Germination Standards
16-301-090 Germination standards for vegetable seeds.
16-301-095 Sampling -- Administration of the Washington State Seed Act.
PART 2 - SEED ARBITRATION
16-301-100 Matters subject to mandatory arbitration.
16-301-105 Filing of a complaint for arbitration.
16-301-110 Requirement to respond to complaint.
16-301-115 Acceptance of filing by telefax.
16-301-120 Arbitration committee.
16-301-125 Referral to arbitration committee.
16-301-130 Scheduling of hearing.
16-301-135 Representation by counsel.
16-301-140 Waiver of oral hearing.
16-301-145 Record of the hearing.
16-301-150 Attendance at hearings.
16-301-155 Committee investigation.
16-301-160 Evidence.
16-301-165 Evidence by affidavit.
16-301-170 Discovery.
16-301-175 Arbitration in the absence of a party.
16-301-180 Order of proceedings.
16-301-185 Expert evidence and performance tests.
16-301-190 Conservation of property.
16-301-195 Reopening of a hearing.
16-301-200 Expenses.
16-301-205 Arbitration committee report.
16-301-210 Award upon settlement.
PART 3 - PHYTO-SANITARY FIELD INSPECTIONS
16-301-215 Definition of a phyto-sanitary certificate.
16-301-220 Apply for a phyto-sanitary field inspection.
16-301-225 Land and production requirements for a seed phyto-sanitary field inspection.
16-301-230 Phyto-sanitary field inspection requirements for peas.
16-301-235 Phyto-sanitary field inspection requirements for beans.
16-301-240 Phyto-sanitary field inspection requirements for other seed crops and diseases.
PART 4 - QUARANTINES
Annual Bluegrass Quarantine
16-301-245 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Establishing quarantine.
16-301-250 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Definitions.
16-301-255 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Regulated area.
16-301-260 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Quarantine area.
16-301-265 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Regulated articles.
16-301-270 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Conditions governing movement of regulated articles.
16-301-275 Violations and penalty.
16-301-280 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Procedure for clearing.
16-301-285 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Seed stock containing annual bluegrass.
16-301-290 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Application for nursery inspection -- Sampling and analysis.
16-301-295 Annual bluegrass quarantine -- Violation procedures.
Rough Bluegrass Quarantine
16-301-305 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Establishing quarantine.
16-301-310 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Definitions.
16-301-315 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Regulated area.
16-301-320 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Quarantine area.
16-301-325 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Regulated articles.
16-301-330 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Conditions governing movement of regulated articles.
16-301-335 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Procedure for clearing seed stocks.
16-301-340 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Seed stock containing rough bluegrass.
16-301-345 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Application for nursery inspection.
16-301-350 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Fees.
16-301-355 Rough bluegrass quarantine -- Violation and procedures.
Bean Seed Quarantine
16-301-365 Bean seed quarantine -- Establishing quarantine.
16-301-370 Definitions.
16-301-375 Regulated articles.
16-301-380 Regulated diseases.
16-301-385 Bean seed -- Quarantined area.
16-301-390 Bean seed -- Regulated area.
16-301-395 General requirements for planting bean seed in the regulated area.
16-301-396 Additional requirements for planting bean seed in the regulated area relating to seed-borne viral diseases.
16-301-400 Additional requirements for planting bean seed grown in the regulated area.
16-301-410 Additional requirements for planting bean seed originating in quarantine Area I; areas west of the continental divide.
16-301-415 Additional requirements for planting bean seed originating in quarantine Area II; areas east of the continental divide and foreign countries.
16-301-420 Quarantine -- Exceptions and exemptions.
16-301-425 Inspection procedures for trial grounds.
16-301-430 Identification and disposition of diseased bean seed and infected bean fields.
16-301-435 Notice of destruction.
16-301-440 Penalties.
Crucifer Seed Quarantine
16-301-490 Why is the department establishing a crucifer seed quarantine?
16-301-495 What definitions are important to understanding this chapter?
16-301-500 What crucifer articles are regulated by this chapter?
16-301-505 What diseases are regulated by this chapter?
16-301-510 What seed must undergo dormancy testing?
16-301-515 What is the quarantined area for this crucifer seed quarantine?
16-301-520 What is the regulated area for this crucifer seed quarantine?
16-301-525 What are the exemptions to the crucifer seed quarantine that apply within the regulated area?
16-301-530 What requirements apply to planting crucifer seed in the regulated area?
16-301-535 What requirements apply to boxes and racks used to ship crucifer seedlings?
16-301-540 What requirements apply to crucifer transplants grown in greenhouses in the regulated area?
16-301-545 What requirements apply to crucifer seed lots that test positive for any regulated disease?
16-301-550 If documentation verifying that crucifer seed is free from regulated diseases is not available, what protocols must be followed before the seed is planted in a regulated area?
16-301-555 How are approved trial grounds established and what rules apply to them?
16-301-560 What are the inspection requirements for trial grounds?
16-301-565 What are the testing requirements for seed harvested from an approved trial ground?
16-301-570 What are the penalties for violating the crucifer seed quarantine?
16-301-575 How are diseased crucifer seeds and infected fields identified?
16-301-580 What regulations apply to diseased crucifer seeds and infected fields?
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
16-301-450 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Establishing the quarantine. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-450, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-455 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Regulated articles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-455, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-460 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Regulated disease. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-460, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-465 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Quarantined area. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-465, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-470 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Regulated area. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-470, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-475 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Requirements for planting bean seed in the regulated area. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-475, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-480 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Identification and disposition of diseased bean seed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-480, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 
16-301-485 Bean seed-borne viral disease quarantine -- Penalties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-485, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]  Repealed by 04-08-043, filed 3/31/04, effective 5/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 RCW.