CR_16-039 Labeling and other requirements for non-commercial seed sharing

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Rule Subject: Label an d Other Requirements f or Non-Commercial Seed Sharing

Adm. Code Reference: ATCP 20

Rules Clearinghouse #: CR 16-039

DATCP Docket #:   15-R-05

Rule Summary

This rule makes Wisconsin’s seed law applicable to non-commercial seed- sharing organizations commonly known as seed libraries.

General

This rule modifies Wisconsin rules governing the distribution, sale and labeling of agricultural and vegetable seed to require non-commercial seed- sharing organizations to meet minimal labeling requirements and to be licensed .

Small Business Affected

This rule will have no affect on small business.

Reporting, Bookkeeping and other Procedures

The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there are no reporting, bookkeeping , or other procedures in the proposed rule for small businesses.

Professional Skills Required

The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there is no profession skill required for small businesses.

Accommodation for Small Business

The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there are no accommodations necessary.

Conclusion

The proposed rule has no direct effect on small business This proposed rule will help to protect consumers, the seed companies Plant Variety Protected (PVP) seeds , and the e nvironment from the potential spread of prohibited and restricted noxious weed seed.

This rule will not have a ny adverse effect on “small business,” and is not subject to the delayed “small business” effective date provided in s. 227.22 (2) (e) , Stats.