Massachusetts § 98 - Seed germination standards; enforcement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 98 — Seed germination standards; enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 98. Seed germination standards; enforcement
Section 98. The director, with the approval of the commissioner, shall, subject to the provisions of chapter thirty A, adopt vegetable seed and flower seed germination standards, prescribe rules and regulations from time-to-time, and in like manner, modify or amend rules and regulations governing the methods of sampling, inspecting, analyzing, testing and examining agricultural, vegetable, flower or tree and shrub seed and the tolerances to be followed in the administration of sections eighty-four to one hundred, inclusive, which shall be in general accord with officially prescribed practice in interstate commerce, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to secure the efficient enforcement of said sections.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 98
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98 cover?
Section 98 ("Seed germination standards; enforcement") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 98?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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