Tennessee § 43-10-204 - Applicability of provisions.
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§ 43-10-204. Applicability of provisions.
Any person, association, firm or corporation who issues, uses or circulates any advertisement, tag, seal, poster, letterhead or marketing circular containing any written or printed representation or description that such seeds offered for sale or use are “Tennessee Certified,” “Tennessee State Certified,” “State Certified,” or the equivalent utilizing words or symbols to imply conformity with the standards established by the state seed certifying agency, shall be subject to this part. This part does not apply, however, to the plant and plant product certification procedures concerning freedom from disease and insect infestation, as currently conducted by the plant industries division of the department of agriculture. Any issuance, use or circulation of any certificate or instrument, as defined in this part, shall be deemed “certification” for the purposes of this part. Acts 1985, ch. 329, § 1.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 43-10-204
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 43-10-204 cover?
Section 43-10-204 ("Applicability of provisions.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 43-10-204?
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