S.C. Code Regs. 5-482. Fees and Services

A. Fee Schedule: (1) Licensing in accordance with Section 46-21-40: B. Explanation of Services: (1) Official samples, as defined by S.C. Code Section 46-21- 15(29), will incur no charge for testing. (2) Submitted samples, as defined by S.C. Code Section 46-21-15(38), will incur a testing fee according to the fee schedule listed below, unless submitted by a S.C. citizen or farmer. (3) Certified samples, as defined by S.C. Code Section 46-21 15(6), will incur no charge for testing. C. Explanation of Tests: (1) A germination test consists of the determination of the percent germination. (2) A purity test consists of the determination of the percent pure seed, the percent weed seed, the percent other crop and the percent inert matter. D. (1) Agricultural Seed: (2) Vegetable Seed: NOTE: The number of days for a germination test does not include the number of days required to get the sample to the office and a report back through the mail. (3) Special Tests: *Tetrazolium Test - This is not an official germination test and may not be used to label seed for germination. (4) Additional Charges: (a) Charge for Mixtures - Total charge will be based on fee for each component of the mixture. (b) Unclean Samples - Additional charge of $8.00 will be charged for unclean samples. (c) Coated/Pelleted Samples - Additional charge of $8.00 will be charged for coated/pelleted samples requiring a Purity test. Note: For all testing services, any seed not listed will be charged according to other seed of a similar size and/or type.