Purpose:
Bulk Transfer forms are used in the certification process to transfer
ownership of seed in the certification program from one certified
grower / dealer to another. The original intent was for unconditioned
seed to be transferred, although this process can be used on cleaned
seed. The certified grower / dealer who receives the seed is responsible
for completing the certification process on the seed. This includes
having an inspector send in a sample for complete analysis.
Forms:
Form
24 (Intrastate-within AR-) Bulk Seed Transfer
Form 24 A (Interstate-between
states-) Bulk Seed Transfer
Process:
Seller
- The Bulk Transfer document (form
24) must accompany the shipment of seed.
- The seller completes the top portion
of the form. This lists the name & address of the original
producer, the seller (if different) and the buyer, as well as
a description of the kind, variety, grade applied for, lot #,
number of bushels in the shipment and date.
- The seller makes a copy of the
document and immediately faxes or sends to the Plant Board.
Buyer
- The buyer completes the lower
portion of the form that came with the shipment. This lists
the date the shipment is received, the number of bushels, the
transfer of authority for issuance of certification labels,
and the buyer’s signature/date.
- The buyer immediately sends the
completed form to the Plant Board.
- The buyer is responsible for completion
of certification which includes a complete analysis and bagging/tagging
in compliance with certification regulations.
- If the buyer decides not to complete
the certification process and sells the seed as non-certified
(if eligible), then he is responsible for complying with regulations
regarding an AR Seed Dealer’s license and payment of tonnage
fees, as well as all labeling requirements.
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