354 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 



SEED LAW 



The object of this law is to prevent the sale of undesirable varie- 

 ties of seeds, seeds of low germination, dirty seeds, seeds containing 

 excessive amounts of weed seeds, and seeds which are short in 

 weight, 



FUNCTION OP INSPECTORS 



Inspects seed houses to see that seeds are properly cleaned and 

 stored. 



Traces the origin of seeds to see that undesirable and too slow 

 maturing varieties are not imported. 



Sees that packages of seeds are full weight. 



Investigates complaints relative to fraudulent dealing in seeds. 



Samples stocks of seeds and sends samples to laboratory for analysis. 



WEIGHT AND MEASURE LAW 



The object of the Weight and Measure law is to secure for all 

 the true weight or measure of the commodity sold or purchased. 



FUNCTION OF THE V^^EIGHT AND MEASURE INSPECTORS 



Inspects and tests accuracy of all weights, measures and scales used 

 in the purchase and sale of articles of commerce. 



Checks weights or measures of articles bought and sold by weight 

 or measure to see that proper weights and measures have been given. 



Inspects heavy wagon, elevator and mine scales to see that they 

 are properly installed and kept adjusted. 



Investigates complaints relative to false weights and measures and 

 other violations of the weight and measure law. 



CONCENTRATED COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFFS LAW 



The object of this law is to secure fair dealing in the sale of 

 commercial feeds. 



FUNCTION OF INSPECTORS 



Examine stocks of feeds to see that they are properly labeled as to 

 quality, etc., and to forward samples to laboratory for analysis and 

 comparison of feeding value. 



Inspect stocks of feeds to see that packages bear tax tags. 



Other laws enforced by this department are : 

 Paint and Linseed Oil Law, 

 Turpentine Law, 

 Cold Storage Law, 

 Commercial Fertilizer Law, 

 Calcium Carbide Law, 

 Insecticide and Fungicide Law. 



The duties of inspectors under these laws are similar to their 

 duties under the laws in which duties are set forth in detail. 



