Exemptions

PURPOSE: This rule permits the sale of seed containing more than the normally allowed amount of weed seed when needed for experimental or breeding purposes. (1) The director of agriculture may approve the distribution of seed normally in violation of the Missouri Seed Law if requested and the following information is provided to the director: (A) The name and address of the firm or person responsible for the use of the seed; (B) Scientific and common name of the seed; (C) The name and address of the person or firm from whom the seed will be purchased; (D) The approximate date of purchase of the seed; (E) Where the seed will be planted; (F) How seed will be used; and (G) If the request is for weed seed or crop seed containing more than the allowable amount of weed seed, how spread of the weed seed will be controlled. AUTHORITY: section 266.091, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Jan. 17, 1986, effective May 1, 1986. Amended: Filed Oct. 15, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992. *Original authority: 266.091, RSMo 1951, amended 1957, 1978, 1979, 1993, 1995.