Illinois § 4.2b
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4.2b, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.2b.
Labeling for seed mixtures for lawn or turf purposes shall include: (1) The word "Mixed" or "Mixture" shall be stated with the name of the mixture. (2) The heading "Pure Seed" and "Germination" shall be used in the proper places. (3) Commonly accepted name of kind or kind and variety of each agricultural seed component in excess of 5% of the whole, and the percentage by weight of pure seed in order of its predominance and in columnar form. (4) Lot number or other lot identification. (5) Percentage by weight of agricultural seed other than those required to be named on the label. (6) Percentage by weight of inert matter. (7) Percentage by weight of all weed seeds. (8) For each agricultural seed named under (3) above: (a) Percentage of germination, exclusive of hard or dormant seed; (b) Percentage of hard or dormant seed, if present; (c) Calendar month and year the test was completed to determine such percentages. Oldest test date shall be used. (9) Name and address of the person who labeled that seed, or who sells, offers or exposes that seed for sale within the State. (10) For cool weather grasses and mixtures of cool weather grasses, a "sell by" date that is no more than 15 months, exclusive of the calendar month in which the test was completed, after the date of the applicable test required under this Act. (Source: P.A. 96-394, eff. 8-13-09.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4.2b
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4.2b cover?
Section 4.2b is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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