Seeds

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Seeds.” It is part of Chapter 40 “Seeds”, which is part of Subtitle III “Production and Sale of Agricultural Products”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”. It contains 21 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 21 sections.

§ 3.2-4000	Definitions
§ 3.2-4001	Authority of Board to adopt regulations
§ 3.2-4002	Authority of Commissioner to adopt regulations
§ 3.2-4003	Powers and duties of the Commissioner
§ 3.2-4004	Seed Fund; established
§ 3.2-4005	License required to market seed
§ 3.2-4006	Duty to maintain records
§ 3.2-4007	Guaranty by seller
§ 3.2-4008	Labeling and advertising requirements
§ 3.2-4009	Lawn and turf seed mixture; registration and labeling
§ 3.2-4010	Lawn and turf seed; inspection fee
§ 3.2-4011	Inspection
§ 3.2-4012	Stop sale order
§ 3.2-4013	Seizure; disposition of seeds
§ 3.2-4014	Assessment for variance from guarantee
§ 3.2-4015	Prohibitions
§ 3.2-4016	Exemptions from certain provisions
§ 3.2-4017	Disclaimers, nonwarranties, and limited warranties
§ 3.2-4018	Notice of violations; warning
§ 3.2-4019	Duty of attorney for Commonwealth
§ 3.2-4020	Penalty