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Fla. Admin. Code R. 5E-4.004 (2026)

Worthless Seed

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Agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, or shrub seed shall be deemed worthless for planting purposes if containing in excess of two percent (2%) of total weed seed or more noxious weed seed than shown in Rule 5E-4.003, F.A.C., and shall not be sold for such purposes.

Rulemaking Authority 578.11(2) FS. Law Implemented 578.11(2) FS. History–New 11-21-69, Formerly 5E-4.04, Amended 7-7-19.

Effective: 7/7/2019.