Washington Administrative Code

The labeling of seed mixtures for lawn or turf purposes must include the following:(1) The lot number or other lot identification.(2) The origin state or foreign country, if known. If the origin is not known, that fact shall be stated on the label.(3) The word "mixed" or "mixture…

Prohibited noxious weed seeds are the seeds of weeds which when established are highly destructive, competitive and/or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices. Seed is deemed mislabeled if the seed consists of or contains any of the prohibited noxious weed seeds li…

Restricted (secondary) noxious weed seeds are the seeds of weeds which are objectionable in fields, lawns, and gardens of this state, but which can be controlled by cultural or chemical practices. Seed is deemed mislabeled if it consists of or contains any of the restricted noxio…

Tolerances for seed law enforcement shall be in accord with the code of federal regulations, C.F.R. Title 7, Section 201 as revised February 25, 2014 and/or those adopted by the Association of Official Seed Analysts, as amended on October 1, 2013, except for the tolerances for pr…

For all seed that meets the definition of treated seed contained in RCW 15.49.011, the Washington State Seed Act, there shall be conspicuously shown on the analysis tag or label, or on a separate tag or label, attached to each container, or printed in a conspicuous manner on the …

Seeds treated with a mercurial or similarly toxic pesticide, if any amount remains on or in the seed, shall be labeled with the skull and crossbones and a statement such as: "This seed has been treated with poison," "treated with poison," "poison treated," or "poison" with the wo…

Seed treated with pesticides, other than those referred to in WAC 16-301-065, shall be labeled with an appropriate caution statement in not less than eight point type, such as: "Treated seed - do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes" and shall contain other appropriate caution…

Seeds of small grains and other products such as peas and beans normally used for feed or for human consumption must, when treated with a pesticide, be colored so as to be readily discernible as having been so treated.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.…

If seed is treated with an inoculant, the date beyond which the inoculant is not to be considered effective (date of expiration) shall be shown on the label.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-077, § 16-301-080,…

Examples of minimum label formats for treated seed are as follows:(1) Mercurial or similarly toxic pesticides: Treated with Endrin poison (in red) (illus.)(2) Other pesticides: Treated with Captan Caution: Treated seed - Do not use for food, feed, or oil.(3) Additional informatio…

The germination standards for vegetable seeds are as follows:Percent*Percent*Artichoke60Leek60Asparagus70Lettuce80Beans (except Lima)75Muskmelon75Beans (Lima)70Mustard75Beets65Okra50Broccoli75Onion70Brussels Sprouts70Parsley60Cabbage75Parsnip60Carrot55Pea80Cauliflower75Pepper55Ce…

(1) The official sampling procedure for sampling all seed is as follows:(a) In order to secure a representative sample, equal portions must be taken from evenly distributed parts of the quantity of seed to be sampled. Access must be allowed to all parts of that quantity.(b) For f…

A phytosanitary certificate is a certificate stating that a specific crop was inspected a predetermined number of times and a specified disease was not found; or a certificate is based on area surveillance stating that a specific disease, as far as known, does not occur in the ar…

(1) On an application provided by the department seed program, a person requesting a phytosanitary field inspection must provide a list of the disease or diseases for which inspection is requested. Only one kind of crop is permitted on each application. Applications must be submi…

(1) For a seed field to be eligible for a phytosanitary field inspection, the field must:(a) Prior to planting a bean field the seed used must be in compliance with the quarantine requirements found in chapter 16-301 WAC in order to be accepted for phytosanitary certification. An…

(1) Specific diseases of peas for which a phytosanitary certificate will be issued are:(a) Pseudomonas pisi (Sackett);(b) Pea seed-borne mosaic virus - Based on two field inspections.(2) For pea seed to be eligible for a phytosanitary certificate stating freedom from Pseudomonas …

(1) Specific bacterial diseases of beans for which phytosanitary certificates may be issued are:(a) Halo blight - Pseudomonas phaseolicola (Burk.) Dows.(b) Common bean blight - Xanthomonas phaseoli (E.F. Sm.) Dows.(c) Fuscous blight - Xanthomonas phaseoli var. fuscans (Burk.)(d) …

(1) Phytosanitary certificates may be issued covering other seed crops and other diseases not listed in sections WAC 16-301-215 through 16-301-235 depending upon occurrence, symptoms, and hosts. Inspection procedures and requirements for issuing phytosanitary certificates are det…

The seeds of the weed known as annual bluegrass, Poa annua and its known strains, hereinafter referred to as annual bluegrass, are objectionable in turf grass seed; therefore, an annual bluegrass quarantine is established to prevent the introduction of annual bluegrass into grass…

Definitions for terms in this chapter may be found in chapter 15.49 RCW and WAC 16-301-005, except for the purposes of WAC 16-301-255 through 16-301-295, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Annual bluegrass" means Poa annua and all related subspecies and hybrids.(2) "Seed …

Areas regulated under the annual bluegrass quarantine include all areas of the state of Washington lying east of the Cascade Crest, excluding Klickitat County and the portion of Benton County south of Interstate 82.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.…

Areas quarantined under the annual bluegrass quarantine include all areas of the state of Washington lying west of the Cascade Crest, Klickitat County and the portion of Benton County south of Interstate 82 in Eastern Washington and all areas outside of the state of Washington.[S…

Articles regulated under the requirements of the annual bluegrass quarantine include seed stocks of all turf type grass species, such as, but not limited to, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass and red and chewings fescue.[Statutory Authority: RCW 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.05 …

(1) No seed stock may be shipped, transported, moved within, or into the annual bluegrass quarantine regulated area unless such seed stock is accompanied by a test report from an official laboratory showing said seed stock is free of annual bluegrass on the basis of a minimum ten…

Any person who violates the terms of the annual bluegrass quarantine rules may be subject to the criminal and/or civil penalties provided in chapters 15.49 and/or 17.24 RCW.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-07…

Each person moving, shipping or transporting seed stock within or into the annual bluegrass quarantine regulated area must:(1) Submit an official laboratory analysis of a representative sample showing freedom from annual bluegrass; or(2) Submit a representative sample for testing…

Each lot of seed stock found to contain annual bluegrass must be placed under "stop sale" to be released only for shipment out of the quarantine area or for planting in nurseries of two acres or less under the supervision of, and approved by, an agent of the department of agricul…

(1) A person must make application for nursery inspection for annual bluegrass to the department of agriculture not later than fourteen days prior to planting.(2) Fees for sampling, analysis and nursery inspection for the presence of annual bluegrass is that fee established by th…

(1) A person who is alleged to have violated the annual bluegrass quarantine must meet with a representative of the department to determine:(a) If a violation actually occurred;(b) How it did occur, and what corrective measures can be taken to avoid reoccurrence;(c) How much acre…

The seeds of the crop known as rough bluegrass, Poa trivialis and its known strains, hereinafter referred to as rough bluegrass, is a threat to grass seed production; therefore, a rough bluegrass quarantine is established to prevent the introduction of rough bluegrass into major …

Definitions for terms in this chapter may be found in chapter 15.49 RCW and WAC 16-301-005, except for the purposes of WAC 16-301-305 through 16-301-355, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Rough bluegrass" means Poa trivialis and all related subspecies.(2) "Seed stock" me…

Areas regulated under the rough bluegrass quarantine include all counties in the state of Washington lying east of the Cascade Crest.(1) This quarantine shall not apply to:(a) Experiments or trial grounds of the United States Department of Agriculture;(b) Experiments or trial gro…

Areas quarantined under the rough bluegrass quarantine include all counties in the state of Washington lying west of the Cascade Crest and all areas outside of the state of Washington.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. W…

Articles regulated under the requirements of the rough bluegrass quarantine include:(1) Seed stocks of all varieties of all turf type grasses.(2) Seed production fields of rough bluegrass.(3) Rough bluegrass sown for forage or turf.(4) Regulated articles are not to include seed s…

No seed stock of turf type grasses may be shipped, transported, moved within, or into the rough bluegrass quarantine regulated area unless such seed stock is accompanied by a test report from an official laboratory showing said seed stock is free of rough bluegrass on the basis o…

Each person moving, shipping or transporting seed stock of turf type grasses in or into the rough bluegrass quarantine regulated area must:(1) Submit an official laboratory analysis of a representative sample showing freedom from rough bluegrass; or(2) Submit a representative sam…

Each lot of seed stock found to contain rough bluegrass must be placed under "stop sale" to be released only for shipment out of the quarantine area or for planting in nurseries of two acres or less under supervision of, and approved by, an agent of the department of agriculture.…

A person must make application for nursery inspection for rough bluegrass to the department of agriculture not later than fourteen days prior to planting.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-077, § 16-301-345, fi…

Fees for sampling, analysis and nursery inspection for the presence of rough bluegrass is that fee established by the director in chapter 16-303 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. WSR 00-24-077, § 16-301-350, filed 1…

(1) A person who is alleged to have violated the rough bluegrass quarantine must meet with a representative of the department to discuss the allegation and determine:(a) How it occurred;(b) How much acreage is involved and location of all plantings;(c) Corrective procedures, such…

The production of edible beans and bean seed is an important industry in the state of Washington. The economic well-being of that industry is threatened by the introduction of bean seed contaminated with bean, bacterial, fungal and seed-borne viral pathogens. The director has det…

Definitions for terms in this chapter may be found in chapter 15.49 RCW and chapter 16-301 WAC, the general seed certification rules except for the purposes of WAC 16-301-365 through 16-301-440, the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Approved trial grounds" means a specific p…

Seeds of common beans, Phaseolus sp., intended for planting purposes, bean plants and parts of plants, and crop residue from the harvest of infected beans are regulated under the provisions of this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.310, 17.24.011, 17.24.041 and chapter 34.0…

The following viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of beans, and any new strains or variations of these identified in the future, of beans are regulated under the provisions of this chapter:Halo blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola (Young et. al.))Common bean blight (Xan…

The entire counties of Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, and Whatcom in the state of Washington, and all areas outside the state of Washington are esta…

The entire counties of Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima in the state of Washington are established as a protected area withi…

(1) No beans may be planted, sold, shipped, transported for seed purposes, or knowingly received in the regulated area which are found to be or are known to be contaminated with any disease listed in WAC 16-301-380 and must also comply with the requirements as listed in WAC 16-30…

Bean seed may be received for planting purposes, planted, sold, shipped, or transported if that seed meets one of the following criteria: (1) The bean variety (cultivar) is known to be uniform for the dominant I-gene. Documentation of evidence of uniformity must accompany the see…

(1) Bean seed must be entered into the Washington state bean phyto-sanitary certificate inspection program or the Washington state seed certification inspection program as provided in WAC 16-302-045 and 16-301-235.(2) When the director determines that an emergency condition exist…

(1) Bean seed from quarantine Area I must not be shipped, transported, or moved into the regulated area for planting unless the beans are accompanied by an official certificate showing that the beans are apparently free from the regulated diseases. Such certification shall be on …