§ 113.6. Limitations of generations for certified seed.
The number of generations through which a variety may be multiplied shall be limited to that specified by the originating breeder or owner and may not exceed two generations beyond the Foundation seed class with the following exceptions which may be made with the permission of the originating plant breeder, institution or a designee:
(1) Recertification of the Certified class may be permitted when no foundation seed is being maintained.
(2) The production of an additional generation of the Certified class may be permitted on a 1-year basis only when an emergency is declared by any official seed certifying agency stating that the Foundation and Registered seed supplies are not adequate to plant the needed Certified acreage of the variety. The additional generation of Certified seed to meet the emergency need is ineligible for recertification.
Authority The provisions of this § 113.6 adopted under 3 Pa.C.S. § § 7111 and 7117.
Source The provisions of this § 113.6 adopted May 22, 2009, effective June 22, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2584.
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