Indiana seed sellers must label processed seed before distribution

Sellers must label processed seed before distributing it, including to wholesalers. This applies to processed seed distributed to any person in Indiana. Wholesalers may receive label information by invoice or attached analysis tag if each container has its lot number; otherwise, each bag must carry a complete label. This requirement takes effect July 1, 2026.

Distributors may apply for permits to use their own labels and report sales to calculate inspection fees. This applies to people distributing agricultural or vegetable seed in Indiana who seek a permit to use their own labels. Permit holders must keep sales records, allow officials to inspect them, and report quantities sold. Home garden seed packets and planting devices weighing no more than one pound carry a $3 fee per retail location. Fees are generally based on seed type and weight. No fee is due on seed supplied to a wholesaler whose main business is serving other distributors, and a shipment is charged only once. After the 15-day grace period, late reports or fees may lead to permit revocation; a late fee is the greater of $50 or 10% of the amount due. The provisions take effect July 1, 2026. Reports and fees are due twice a year, by July 31 and January 31.

People taking seed samples must draw portions from spread-out parts of a lot and keep uneven portions separate. These rules apply when seed or screenings are sampled. Bulk seed must be sampled at least seven spread-out points. For lots of six bags or fewer, every bag must be sampled; for larger lots, at least five bags plus 10% must be sampled, up to 30 bags. When ordinary sampling is impractical for a small container, one or more unopened containers may supply the sample. These sampling rules take effect July 1, 2026.