OAR 603-056-0125: Lot Sizes

(1) In order to facilitate the Department’s activities under ORS 633.670 and 633.680, the following agricultural seeds shall be limited to lot sizes of 55,000 pounds each: (a) Bentgrass (Agrostis species); (b) Bluegrass (Poa species); (c) Brome, smooth (Bromus species); (d) Clover (Trifolium species); (e) Fescue (Festuca species); (f) Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis); (g) Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata); (h) Ryegrass, perennial (Lolium perenne); (i) Timothy (Phleum pratense); (j) Wheatgrass (Agropyron species); (k) Ryegrass, Annual or Italian (Lolium-multiflorum); (l) Ryegrass, Wimmera (Lolium rigidum); (m) Vetch, Hairy (Vicia villosa); (n) Vetch, Other (Vicia spp.). (2) There shall be allowed a five percent tolerance in determining compliance with the provisions of section (1) of this rule. (3) All laboratory analysis or test reports shall indicate the lot size applicable to the sampled seed. (4) The lot size limitations established in section (1) of this rule shall not apply to agricultural seeds in lots contained in a single container exceeding 55,000 pounds, so long as such seed remains in such container (i.e., railroad hopper car).