North Dakota Administrative Code Title 74 -Seed Commission
Here’s an enhanced overview of North Dakota Administrative Code, Title 74 – Seed Commission:
🌱 Structure of Title 74
Title 74 is organized into six Articles:
Article 74‑01 – General Administration
Chapter 74‑01‑01 outlines the organization, membership, and responsibilities of the Seed Commission (seed.nd.gov).
Article 74‑02 – Seed
Includes licensing regulations for seed dealers, labelling rules, and standards for both resident and nonresident dealers (ndlegis.gov).
Article 74‑03 – Seed Certification Standards
Covers definitions, general certification procedures, and specific crop requirements (e.g., small grains, flax, hemp) (regulations.justia.com).
Article 74‑04 – Seed Potato Certification Standards
Focused on requirements unique to seed potatoes under Chapter 74‑04‑01.
Article 74‑05 – Wholesale Potato Dealers
Regulations governing wholesale dealers in potatoes.
Article 74‑06 – Commodity Standards
Covers grading standards for crops not included in federal grain standards.
📌 Key Highlights
1. General Administration (Article 74‑01)
The State Seed Commission comprises representatives from various agriculture organizations and is chaired by the Agriculture Commissioner (or designee) (seed.nd.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Established as the official seed-certifying agency, its duties include enforcing seed laws, inspecting and certifying seeds and potatoes, running the public seed lab, regulating grading, and managing seed certification bulletins (seed.nd.gov).
2. Seed Dealer Licensing (Article 74‑02)
Nonresident dealers must apply under oath, stating business locations, structure, licensing in other states, and pay a $25 fee (ndlegis.gov).
3. Seed Certification Standards (Article 74‑03)
Certification eligibility requires documentation for seed source and class.
Field eligibility rules include crop rotation, isolation distances, and grower accountability (ndlegis.gov).
Specific crop standards—for instance, cytoplasmic male sterile hybrid wheat—define purity levels, germination thresholds, and inert matter limits (law.cornell.edu).
🔄 Recent Updates
A Notice of Intent published April 3, 2024 announced proposed amendments to various chapters (including seed labeling, seed potato certification, and field pea standards), with a public hearing held May 30, 2024 in Fargo (seed.nd.gov).
🔗 Accessing the Full Text
Law.Cornell.edu offers an HTML-based, up-to-date codification of Title 74 (law.cornell.edu).
North Dakota Legislative site provides official PDFs for each chapter (e.g., 74‑01‑01, 74‑02‑02, 74‑03‑01) (seed.nd.gov).
✅ Summary
Title 74 governs the North Dakota Seed Commission’s structure, enforcement functions, dealer licensing, seed/potato certification procedures, and commodity grading standards. It ensures robust oversight of seed quality, public lab services, and regulatory compliance for all stakeholders.
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