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CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Exam - Seed Law

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CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Exam - Seed Law 1) What is the fee for authorization to sell seed? a) $33 b) $250 c) $40 d) $100 - ✔✔c) $40 1) Hermetically sealed means: - ✔✔Sealed in a way that prevents water vapor entry After a stop sale is written a copy must be forwarded to the Director within: a)48 hours b)3 days c)5 days d)24 hours - ✔✔c) 5 days 1) How many days does a Commissioner have to schedule a hearing after receiving a demand for hearing as to justification for a stop-sale order? a) 10 days b) 15 days c) 30 days d) 60 days - ✔✔b) 15 days What is "stratification?" - ✔✔The layering of seeds/plant parts in cold soil/moss to promote germination How do counties profit from the subvention program? - ✔✔They receive money ($120,000) from state ag department for costs incurred in enforcement of CA seed laws What is the maximum assessment fee on the dollar for seed? - ✔✔40 cents per 100 dollars The Ag Commissioner draws and sends a sample of a noxious weed to be tested. Is this a: (see p. 19, section 3871 CA Code Regs) a)Quarantine sample b)Noxious weed sample c)Certification sample d)Service sample - ✔✔a)Quarantine sample Which of these is on the prohibited noxious weed seed list? a)Alkali Mallow b)Perennial Black Nightshade c)Mediterranean Sage d)Wavy Thistle - ✔✔d)Wavy Thistle What is required of vegetable seed labeling for containers 1/2 pound or less? - ✔✔1) kind and variety 2)name and address of seller 3)"Packed For the (number of year) season" What is required for vegetable seed labeling for containers 1/2 pound or greater? - ✔✔1) kind and variety 2)name and address of seller 3) Lot number 4)month and year germination test was completed What is required for vegetable seed labeling that is considered below the germination standard? - ✔✔% germination, % of hard seed, and the words "Below Standard" in not less than 8 point type. What is required of agricultural seed labeling? - ✔✔a)Kind name for each component >5% of whole, and those >1% if together they equal 10% b) Lot # c)% weight of all weed seeds (maximum of 1-1.5%) d)Name and # of each kind of restricted noxious weed seed/lb. e)% weight of inert matter. f)% germination, % hard seed, date of test (if below standard) g)Name & Address of labeler/seller in CA. There is 12.01% of other seed listed on label. What is wrong and what should you do? - ✔✔Exceeds the aggregate allowed. Needs to be relabeled with a listing of each component in excess of 1% of a whole, named together with % or each by weight. Issue stop sale order. What seed certifying agency assists the Secretary? - ✔✔California Crop Improvement Association What info should be placed on tag of TREATED SEED? - ✔✔a)TREATED SEED in capital letters with appropriate signal word. b)Chemical or generic name of treatment material. c)Hazards to humans/animals. d)Practical treatment. What is the germination test date for seeds in a hermetically sealed container? - ✔✔For Dealer for resale: 18 months For Sale at retail: 36 months What constitutes Labeling? - ✔✔All labels and other written, printed, or graphic representation, in any form whatsoever, which accompany and pertain to any seed, whether the seed is in bulk or in containers. It includes invoices.

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