LAC 7:XIII.121. License Fee; Laboratory and Sampling Fees

A. Seed Dealer's License. The annual fee for a seed dealer’s license shall be $150. The seed dealer’s license shall be renewed annually, and is based on the fiscal year July 1 through June 30. B. Laboratory and Sampling Fees. The following laboratory and sampling fees shall be applicable to all seed testing conducted by LDAF. 1. Purity and Germination Examinations Using Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA), Canadian, International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) or Federal Seed Act (FSA) Testing Procedures Seed Kind (1,2) | Purity (3,4) | Germination (4) | Tetrazolium Viability Alfalfa | $10.00 | $25.00 Arugula | $10.00 | $25.00 Asparagus | $10.00 | $25.00 Bahiagrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Basil, Sweet | $10.00 | $25.00 Bean | $10.00 | $25.00 Beet | $10.00 | $25.00 Bentgrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Bermudagrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Bluegrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Broccoli | $10.00 | $25.00 Brussels Sprouts | $10.00 | $25.00 Buckwheat | $10.00 | $25.00 Cabbage | $10.00 | $25.00 Cantaloupe | $10.00 | $25.00 Carpetgrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Carrot | $10.00 | $25.00 Cauliflower | $10.00 | $25.00 Celery | $10.00 | $25.00 Centipedegrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Chicory | $10.00 | $25.00 Chives | $10.00 | $25.00 Chufa | $10.00 | $25.00 Clover | $10.00 | $25.00 Collards | $10.00 | $25.00 Coriander | $10.00 | $25.00 Corn | $10.00 | $25.00 Cornsalad | $10.00 | $25.00 Cotton | $10.00 | $25.00 Cucumber | $10.00 | $25.00 Dill | $10.00 | $25.00 Eggplant | $10.00 | $25.00 Endive | $10.00 | $25.00 Fescue | $20.00 | $25.00 Gourd | $10.00 | $25.00 Greens | $10.00 | $25.00 Herb | $10.00 | $25.00 Kale | $10.00 | $25.00 Kohlrabi | $10.00 | $25.00 Lab Lab | $10.00 | $25.00 Leek | $10.00 | $25.00 Lespedeza | $10.00 | $25.00 Lettuce | $10.00 | $25.00 Melon | $10.00 | $25.00 Millet | $10.00 | $25.00 Mustard | $10.00 | $25.00 Oats | $10.00 | $25.00 Onion | $10.00 | $25.00 Orchardgrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Pak-choi | $10.00 | $25.00 Parsley | $10.00 | $25.00 Peanut | $10.00 | $25.00 Peas | $10.00 | $25.00 Pepper | $10.00 | $25.00 Pine | $10.00 | $25.00 Plantain | $10.00 | $25.00 Pumpkin | $10.00 | $25.00 Radish | $10.00 | $25.00 Rape | $10.00 | $25.00 Rice | $10.00 | $25.00 Rutabaga | $10.00 | $25.00 Rye | $10.00 | $25.00 Ryegrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Sage | $10.00 | $25.00 Sorghum | $10.00 | $25.00 Soybeans | $10.00 | $25.00 Spinach | $10.00 | $25.00 Squash | $10.00 | $25.00 Sunflower | $10.00 | $25.00 Thyme | $10.00 | $25.00 Timothy | $20.00 | $25.00 Tomato | $10.00 | $25.00 Triticale | $10.00 | $25.00 Turnip | $10.00 | $25.00 Vetch | $10.00 | $25.00 Watermelon | $10.00 | $25.00 Wheat | $10.00 | $25.00 Zoysiagrass | $20.00 | $25.00 Zucchini | $10.00 | $25.00 (1) Samples of seeds that are unclean, field run or containing high inert matter shall be charged an additional $10.00 per sample. (2) Fees for tests on seed kinds not listed shall be based on the cost of a kind with a similar test. (3) Louisiana Noxious Weed Seed Examination included in Purity Exam. (4) For germination tests of mixtures of two or more kinds of seed, the fee is the sum of the fees established for germination tests for the components of the mixture. For a purity analysis performed in conjunction with a germination analysis of seed mixtures, the fee is the same as for that component of the mixture for which the highest charge would be made if separately analyzed. For purity analysis not performed in conjunction with a germination analysis the fee is the sum of the fees established for the purity tests for the components of the mixture if separately analyzed. 2. All State Noxious Weed Seed Examination—$20. Species appearing on the USDA state noxious‐weed seed requirements recognized in the administration of the FSA, reported as number found and rate per unit weight. NOTE: Excludes AK and HI noxious weed seeds, Orbanche spp., Phelipanche spp., and Striga spp., which can be determined by request for an additional hourly fee. 3. Seed Count—$10. Used to determine the number of seed per lb. or kg. 4. Seed Vigor Test—$20. Including, but not limited to, accelerated aging and cool germination tests. 5. Varietal Purity—$20. Including, but not limited to, seed and seedling morphology and fluorescence tests. 6. Red Rice Examination, 4 lb.—$10; 8 lb.—$20. Examination of rice sample for the presence of red rice. 7. Herbicide Bioassay—$25. 8. Bulk Examination—Hourly Fee. Based on complexity of required examination. Examination conducted to determine the occurrence of particular components, including seeds of individual species or particles of specific inert matter (e.g. soil, ergot, sclerotia) in the sample. 9. Service Sample taken by LDAF Inspector—$15. Sample taken in accordance with the AOSA or FSA seed sampling procedures. 10. Priority Rush Sample—$25. A priority rush may be requested by the person submitting a sample for testing. Priority rush samples will be processed immediately upon receipt of sample; however, availability of sample results will depend upon the seed kind and the type of tests requested. 11. Hourly Fee—$50. Applies to especially contaminated or extraordinary samples; also used for custom work such as sample preparation and special bulk samples. Total final cost to be negotiated and agreed upon by both parties prior to work being performed.