North Carolina § 106-277 - 31. Notice required.
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§ 106-277. 31. Notice required.
Dealers shall legibly print or type on each seed container or affix a label on each seed container a notice in the following form or using reasonably equivalent language: "Notice of Claims Procedure for Defective Seed North Carolina provides an opportunity for persons who believe that they have suffered damage from the failure of agriculture or vegetable seeds to perform as labeled or warranted, or as a result of negligence, to have the matter investigated and heard before a special seed board as an alternative to filing a court action. To take advantage of this procedure, a purchaser of seed must file a complaint with the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in time for the seed, crop, or plants to be inspected. Failure to follow this procedure will limit the amount of damages you may be able to recover. Please contact the Commissioner of Agriculture for information about this claims procedure." History (1998-210, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 106-277
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 106-277 cover?
Section 106-277 ("31. Notice required.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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