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Seeds Regulations — 54
54 (1) Subject to subsection (3) and section 56, seed potatoes shall be packaged in containers that (a) contain not less than 20 kg; (b) are new; (c) are closed after packaging; and (d) have no markings that refer to non-certified potatoes or are likely to result in the seed potatoes being mistaken as such. (2) A seed potato tag shall be attached to each container referred to in subsection (1). (3) Seed potatoes other than Nuclear Stock seed potatoes may be packaged in containers that contain less than 20 kg if an inspector issues a permit to that effect. (4) A permit referred to in subsection (3) shall be issued by an inspector on the request of the packager and shall be valid for a period of one year. (5) Nuclear Stock seed potatoes may be packaged in containers that contain less than 20 kg if an inspector’s certificate certifying that the seed potatoes are Nuclear Stock seed potatoes or a seed potato tag has been provided in respect of the seed potatoes. SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/95-179, s. 13; SOR/2002-198, s. 11
Seeds Regulations — 55
55 (1) Seed potatoes, other than Nuclear Stock seed potatoes, that were packaged in accordance with section 54 may be repackaged if the containers used for repackaging are new and, in the case of containers that contain less than 20 kg, if (a) an inspector has issued a permit, on request of the packager, valid for a period of one year; (b) subject to subsection (2), the container is labelled to show (i) the name and address of the packager, (ii) the size of the seed potatoes and, in the case of seed potatoes other than Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes, the class and variety of the seed potatoes, and (iii) the crop certificate number; and (c) in the case of seed potatoes other than Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes, the person repackaging the seed potatoes returns to the inspector who has issued the permit referred to in paragraph (a) the seed potato tags that were attached to the original containers or the record of bulk movement that accompanied the original shipment. (2) Seed potatoes that are imported from the United States for the purposes of repackaging shall be repackaged in new containers and labelled by the packager to show (a) the name and address of the packager; (b) the variety of the seed potatoes; (c) the name of the state in which the seed potatoes were grown; and (d) the crop certificate number. SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/2002-198, s. 12
Seeds Regulations — 56
s 47.11 à 47.8 du Règlement sur les semences . (5) A record of bulk movement is not transferable. (6) Seed potatoes that are sold in bulk for the purposes of packaging and resale are not required to be graded in accordance with section 48 and subsections 48.1(2) to (10) where the grower has received a permit to that effect from an inspector before the sale. (7) The permit referred to in subsection (6) shall be issued by an inspector at the request of the grower after a sample of the lot or growing crop, except for Pre-Elite, Elite I and Certified classes, has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus . (8) At the time of packaging, seed potatoes referred to in subsection (6) shall be graded in accordance with section 48 and subsections 48.1(2) to (10). (9) An inspector shall not provide a record of bulk movement to a grower in respect of a lot of Pre-Elite, Elite I or Elite II class of seed potatoes if the grower was not granted a crop certificate in each of the previous three years due to the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in a field, in storage or on equipment of that grower. SOR/82-661, s. 3; SOR/85-903, s. 6; SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/95-179, s. 14; SOR/97-118, ss. 12, 18; SOR/97-292, s. 38; SOR/2002-198, s. 14
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THE GROWER declares that the seed potatoes contained in this shipment are from the crop for which a crop certificate was issued bearing the crop certificate number shown on this record of bulk movement and that they are graded in accordance with section 48 and subsections 48.1(2) to (10) of the Seeds Regulations .
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THE GROWER declares that the vehicle carrying this shipment was disinfected, before loading, with a control product registered under the Pest Control Products Act for use against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus .
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LE PRODUCTEUR déclare que les pommes de terre de semence qui font l’objet de la présente expédition proviennent de la culture certifiée par le certificat de culture dont le numéro figure sur le présent dossier de transport en vrac et qu’elles ont été classées conformément à l’article 48 et aux paragraphes 48.1(2) à (10) du Règlement sur les semences .
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LE PRODUCTEUR déclare que le véhicule servant au transport de cette expédition a été désinfecté, avant le chargement, avec un produit antiparasitaire homologué conformément à la Loi sur les produits antiparasitaires pour la lutte contre la Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus .
Seeds Regulations — 57
57 (1) Seed potatoes of any class that do not meet the standards set out in subsections 48.1(2) to (10) due to the existence of one defect of a mechanical or physiological nature may be sold in Canada where the President has issued a permit to the grower to that effect. (2) The President shall issue a permit referred to in subsection (1) where (a) there is a shortage of seed potatoes of the particular variety and class in Canada that meet the applicable standards set out in sections 47.11 to 47.8; (b) a sample of the lot or growing crop in respect of which the permit is to be issued, except for Pre-Elite, Elite I and Certified classes, has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus ; (c) the seed potatoes will be used by the purchaser solely for the purchaser’s own planting; and (d) before the sale of the seed potatoes, the purchaser provides the President with a statement, signed by the grower and the consignee, that specifies the variety, class and certificate number of the seed potatoes and the nature of the defect. (3) A copy of the permit referred to in subsection (1) shall accompany each shipment. (4) In the case of a bulk-movement of seed potatoes referred to in subsection (1), the grower shall have the equipment that is to be used to transport the potatoes cleaned and disinfected before loading. SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/95-179, s. 15; SOR/97-118, s. 13; SOR/2000-184, s. 90
Seeds Regulations — 58
58 (1) Potato eyes and cut-seed pieces may be certified as seed potatoes where (a) an inspector determines that the tubers, before cutting, meet the standards set out in section 48, subsections 48.1(2) to (10) and in subsection (2) of this section; (b) they are cut from seed potatoes of a class established in section 47; (c) the person who performed the cutting is authorized to do so by a permit issued annually by the President; and (d) a sample of the lot or growing crop from which the potato eyes and cut-seed pieces originate, except for Pre-Elite, Elite I or Certified classes, has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus . (2) All potato eyes and cut-seed pieces shall (a) have an average mass of at least 15 g at the time they are cut; and (b) be firm and free of visible damage from bacteria, fungi or insects. (3) The President shall issue a permit referred to in paragraph (1)(c) where the person referred to in that paragraph submits a declaration stating that the person will maintain (a) the lot identity; and (b) sanitary conditions at the cutting facility. (4) Every container of potato eyes or cut-seed pieces shall be labelled by the packager to show (a) the name and address of the packager; and (b) the class, variety and crop certificate number of the lot from which they were cut. (5) Cut-seed pieces may be transported in bulk if they are accompanied by a record of bulk movement. (6) At least 95 per cent of the potato eyes or cut-seed pieces in any shipment shall have a depth of at least 20 mm. SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/97-118, s. 14; SOR/2000-184, s. 90; SOR/2002-198, s. 15
Seeds Regulations — 59
59 (1) Seed potatoes of a variety that has been registered under Part III may be imported for certification if prior authorization to do so has been obtained from the President. (2) The President shall give an authorization referred to in subsection (1) where (a) the seed potatoes have been certified in the country from which they are imported and packaged in accordance with the requirements of the recognized certification authority of that country; (b) the certification and packaging requirements of the agency referred to in paragraph (a) are substantively equivalent to those contained in these Regulations; and (c) a sample of the lot has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus and PSTV. (3) Seed potatoes that have not been registered under Part III may be imported if prior authorization to do so has been obtained from the President. (4) The President shall give an authorization referred to in subsection (3) where (a) the seed potatoes are to be planted by the importer for experimental purposes or for production for export; and (b) the requirements of paragraphs (2)(a) to (c) have been met. SOR/86-849, s. 7; SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/97-118, s. 15; SOR/2000-184, s. 90; SOR/2002-198, s. 16
Seeds Regulations — 60
60 (1) Where seed potatoes that are seized pursuant to the Act are detained, an inspector shall (a) attach a detention tag to at least one of the containers of the seed potatoes or, where the seed potatoes are in bulk, place a detention tag where the potatoes are located; and (b) deliver or mail to the person having the care or control of the seed potatoes a notice of the detention that describes the seed potatoes and the place where they are being detained. (2) The detention tag referred to in subsection (1) shall be in a form established by the President and shall set out (a) a description of the seed potatoes seized and detained; (b) the reason for the seizure and detention; (c) the date of the seizure and detention; (d) the name and signature of the inspector; (e) the telephone number to call for further information in respect of the seizure and detention; and (f) such other information as is necessary to identify the seed potatoes. (3) Except where an inspector provides written authorization for a change in location of detained seed potatoes, no person shall remove seed potatoes from the place where they are being detained. (4) No person shall alter or remove a detention tag that is attached to a container or bulk shipment of seed potatoes. (5) Where an inspector determines that any seized and detained seed potatoes meet the requirements of the Act and these Regulations, the inspector shall release the seed potatoes and shall deliver or mail a copy of the release document to the person referred to in paragraph (1)(b). SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/97-118, s. 16; SOR/2000-184, s. 91
Seeds Regulations — 60.1
60.1 (1) An inspector may reinspect seed potatoes at any time, and shall place under detention any seed potatoes that were not graded in accordance with section 48 or that do not meet the standards set out in subsections 48.1(2) to (10). (2) A request for reinspection of a lot may be made within two working days after receipt of the lot, and the reinspection shall be carried out by an inspector as soon as possible but no later than five days after receipt of the request. (3) Seed potatoes placed under detention pursuant to subsection (1) may be re-graded in accordance with section 48 and subsections 48.1(2) to (10). (4) If seed potatoes are not graded in accordance with section 48 and do not meet the standards set out in subsections 48.1(2) to (10), the seed potato tags or record of bulk movement that is provided with respect to those potatoes shall be returned to the inspector. SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/2002-198, s. 17; SOR/2017-94, s. 11(F)
Seeds Regulations — 61
61 (1) A person who ships Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes or seed potatoes of a non-registered variety between farm units within Canada shall include with the shipment a copy of the certificate of authorization that is issued by the President under subsection (2) and that identifies the seed potatoes. (2) The President shall issue a certificate of authorization if (a) the lot is to be grown for experimental purposes or for multiplication for the purposes of registration; (b) a sample of the lot or growing crop, except for Pre-Elite, Elite I and Certified classes, has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus; (c) the requirements set out in sections 48 and 48.1 have been met in relation to the seed potatoes; and (d) a crop certificate has been issued for the seed potatoes. (e) [Repealed, SOR/2025-47, s. 7] SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/97-118, s. 17; SOR/2000-184, s. 90; SOR/2002-198, s. 19 SOR/2025-47, s. 7
Seeds Regulations — 61.1
61.1 (1) Certification of Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes on a farm unit shall comply with all of the following conditions: (a) the parental material has been tested and not found positive for potato spindle tuber viroid; (b) a sample of the lot or growing crop has been subjected to laboratory tests and not found positive for the presence of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus ; (c) the application for inspection has been completed in accordance with section 49; (d) all fees have been paid in accordance with section 62; (e) the Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes are not grown within 10 m of any class of seed potatoes; (f) the Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes are inspected at least twice during the growing season; and (g) the Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes have met the standards set out in subsection 47.7(3) for Foundation seed potatoes. (2) The movement of Breeder’s Selection seed potatoes shall be in containers of 20 kg or less and are otherwise subject to the requirements set out in subsection 54(1). SOR/2002-198, s. 20
Seeds Regulations — 62
62 (1) The fee that a grower shall pay for an inspection under this Part is the applicable fee provided for in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice . (2) The fee shall be submitted with the form referred to in subsection 49(1). (3) No portion of a fee referred to in subsection (1) is refundable after an inspector has begun an inspection of a crop in respect of which the fee was paid. (4) A crop certificate will not be issued for any fields under cultivation by that grower until all applicable fees have been paid. SOR/85-903, s. 7; SOR/91-526, s. 3; SOR/93-331, s. 3; SOR/2000-183, s. 42; SOR/2002-198, s. 21
Seeds Regulations — 62.1
62.1 No fees set out in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice are payable by a grower in the Province of Newfoundland with respect to crops grown in Newfoundland. SOR/93-331, s. 4; SOR/95-215, s. 3; SOR/2000-183, s. 42
Seeds Regulations — 63
63 In this Part, applicant means any person who (a) resides permanently in Canada, (b) applies to the Registrar for the registration of a variety, and (c) to whom any notice or correspondence under the Act and these Regulations may be sent; ( demandeur ) Certificate of Registration means a certificate issued by the Registrar certifying that the variety named therein is registered under these Regulations; ( certificat d’enregistrement ) list of experts means a list established pursuant to section 71; ( liste d’experts ) merit means, with respect to a variety, that the variety is equal or superior to appropriate reference varieties with regard to any single characteristic or combination of characteristics that renders the variety beneficial for a particular use in a specific area of Canada; ( valeur ) recommending committee means a committee that is approved by the Minister under section 65.1; ( comité de recommandation ) region means a province, a group of provinces, the Canadian Wheat Board Area or that part of Canada outside the Canadian Wheat Board Area; ( région ) registrant means the person to whom a Certificate of Registration is issued; ( titulaire ) Registrar means the person designated by the President to register varieties; ( registraire ) representative reference sample means a sample of seed that is submitted in support of registration of a variety and guaranteed by the owner or breeder of the variety as truly representing the variety. ( échantillon de référence représentatif ) SOR/86-849, s. 8; SOR/96-252, s. 3; SOR/2000-184, s. 86; SOR/2009-186, s. 1
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applicant means any person who (a) resides permanently in Canada, (b) applies to the Registrar for the registration of a variety, and (c) to whom any notice or correspondence under the Act and these Regulations may be sent; ( demandeur )
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Certificate of Registration means a certificate issued by the Registrar certifying that the variety named therein is registered under these Regulations; ( certificat d’enregistrement )
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list of experts means a list established pursuant to section 71; ( liste d’experts )
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merit means, with respect to a variety, that the variety is equal or superior to appropriate reference varieties with regard to any single characteristic or combination of characteristics that renders the variety beneficial for a particular use in a specific area of Canada; ( valeur )
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recommending committee means a committee that is approved by the Minister under section 65.1; ( comité de recommandation )
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region means a province, a group of provinces, the Canadian Wheat Board Area or that part of Canada outside the Canadian Wheat Board Area; ( région )
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registrant means the person to whom a Certificate of Registration is issued; ( titulaire )
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Registrar means the person designated by the President to register varieties; ( registraire )
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representative reference sample means a sample of seed that is submitted in support of registration of a variety and guaranteed by the owner or breeder of the variety as truly representing the variety. ( échantillon de référence représentatif )
Seeds Regulations — 64
64 This Part applies in respect of seed and seed potatoes. SOR/86-849, s. 8; SOR/96-252, s. 3
Seeds Regulations — 65
65 Every variety, other than a variety of a species, kind or type listed in Schedule III, is exempted from the prohibition set out in paragraph 3(1)(b) of the Act. SOR/86-849, s. 8; SOR/93-162, s. 9; SOR/96-252, s. 3; SOR/97-199, s. 1
Seeds Regulations — 65.1
65.1 (1) The Minister shall approve, for Canada or a region of Canada, a committee to establish and administer protocols for testing the varieties of a species, kind or type of crop listed in Part I of Schedule III, to determine the merit of the varieties and to make recommendations respecting their registration if (a) the members of the committee have the knowledge and expertise required to establish and administer testing protocols for varieties of that species, kind or type of crop; (b) the members of the committee have the knowledge and expertise required to determine the merit of the varieties of that species, kind or type of crop; (c) the testing protocols established by the committee are appropriate for that species, kind or type of crop, are practical and are based on scientific principles; (d) the procedures established by the committee for determining the merit of varieties of that species, kind or type of crop are appropriate for that purpose and are based on scientific principles; (e) the operating procedures established by the committee will ensure that its functioning is transparent and that varieties are dealt with in a fair and consistent manner; and (f) no other committee is approved as a recommending committee for that species, kind or type of crop for Canada or the region. (2) The Minister shall approve, for Canada or a region of Canada, a committee to establish and administer protocols for testing the varieties of a species, kind or type of crop listed in Part II of Schedule III and to make recommendations respecting their registration if (a) the members of the committee have the knowledge and expertise required to establish and administer testing protocols for varieties of that species, kind or type of crop; (b) the testing protocols established by the committee are appropriate for that species, kind or type of crop, are practical and are based on scientific principles; (c) the operating procedures established by the committee will ensure that its functioning is transparent and that varieties are dealt with in a fair and consistent manner; and (d) no other committee is approved as a recommending committee for that species, kind or type of crop for Canada or the region. (3) In carrying out its functions, a recommending committee must apply the testing protocols it has established, act in accordance with its operating procedures and, in the case of a committee approved under subsection (1), apply the procedures it has established to determine the merit of varieties. (4) For the purposes of subsections 67(1) and 67.1(1), the recommendation of a recommending committee must be based on the following: (a) in the case of a species, kind or type of crop that is listed in Part I of Schedule III, the results of testing the variety in accordance with the relevant testing protocols and a determination of whether the variety has merit; and (b) in the case of a species, kind or type of crop that is listed in Part II of Schedule III, the results of testing the variety in accordance with the relevant testing protocols. SOR/2009-186, s. 2
Seeds Regulations — 66
66 No variety may be registered unless an application for the registration of the variety is made to the Registrar under this Part. SOR/86-849, s. 8; SOR/93-162, s. 10; SOR/96-252, s. 3