Massachusetts § 89 - Tree and shrub seeds; labeling containers; required information
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§ 89. Tree and shrub seeds; labeling containers; required information
Section 89. For tree and shrub seeds packaged in containers of one quarter pound or more, the label shall contain the kind of seed and variety or cultivar, the percentage by weight of pure seed, the percentage of germination of those kinds for which standard testing procedures have been adopted, the year of harvesting, the date of test or calendar year for which seed is packaged and the origin or specific locality, state and county in the United States or nearest equivalent political unit in the case of foreign countries in which the seed was harvested. If origin is unknown, that fact shall be stated.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 89
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 89 cover?
Section 89 ("Tree and shrub seeds; labeling containers; required information") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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