Seeds Regulations

6 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the standards for seed of the kinds and species set out in Schedule I and the grade names therefor are as set out in that Schedule.

(2) Seed of a kind or species not set out in Schedule I shall meet the minimum weed seed and other crop seed standards set out in the following Tables of Schedule I:

• (a) for any kind or species with 15 or fewer seeds per gram, Table V;

• (b) for any kind or species with 16 to 50 seeds per gram, Table II;

• (c) for any kind or species with 51 to 250 seeds per gram, Table IV;

• (d) for any kind or species with 251 to 600 seeds per gram, Table VIII;

• (e) for any kind or species with 601 to 1,500 seeds per gram, Table IX;

• (f) for any kind or species of grass with 1,500 or fewer seeds per gram, Table XI;

• (g) for any kind or species of grass with 1,501 seeds or more per gram, Table XII;

• (h) for any seed or mixture of seeds for land reclamation, soil conservation, green cover, wildlife grazing or habitat, wetland restoration and similar purposes, Table XIII;

• (i) for herbs and vegetables, Table XX, unless they have 1,000 or more seeds per gram, in which case Table XII shall be used; and

• (j) wildflower mixtures and similar products intended for landscape gardening use, Table XV.

(3) Barley seed that has been treated with a product registered as a control product under the Pest Control Products Act for the control of true loose smut (Ustilago nuda) is exempt from the standards for true loose smut set out in column 9 of Table II to Schedule I.

(4) Seed referred to in subsection (2) shall not be considered a weed seed for the purpose of that subsection.