NAC587.296. Minimum standards for classes of bean seed.

     1. The Department shall examine a sample of the cleaned seed lot for:

	Permitted in Each Class
Factor	Foundation	Registered	Certified
Pure seed (minimum)............................	99.00%	99.00%	99.00%
Other crop (maximum).........................	none	00.01%	0.00125%
Weed seed (maximum).........................	none	none	0.10%
Noxious weed seed (maximum)...........	none	none	none
Objectionable weeds............................	none	none	none
Inert matter (maximum)........................	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Germination (minimum).......................	85.00%	85.00%	85.00%

     2. The following are the maximum percentage of defects that are allowed for all classes of bean seed:

     (a) Splits and cracks, 1 percent;

     (b) Badly discolored, 1 percent; and

     (c) Total defects plus inert matter, 2 percent.

     3. Seed must:

     (a) Be well screened and graded;

     (b) Have a bright color; and

     (c) Have a good appearance.

     4. As used in this section, “objectionable weeds” includes Poverty Weed (Iva axillaris), Fanweed (Thlaspi arvense), Rumex spp., Wild Oats (Avena fatua) and Nightshade Berries.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Agriculture, eff. 12-3-90; A by R174-99, 3-13-2000)