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to be published, the results of tests and analyses of samples 

 of agricultural seeds drawn as hereinafter provided, to- 

 gether with the names and addresses of the persons from 

 whom the samples of seed were obtained. In his discre- 

 tion, also, the said commissioner may publish such other 

 information as he may deem advisable concerning the val- 

 ue, character and use of certain seeds. 



Sect. 7. It shall be the duty of said commissioner either 

 by himself or through his duly authorized agents, to in- 

 spect, sample, analyze and test any agricultural seeds sold, 

 offered or exposed for sale for seeding purposes within this 

 state, at such time and place and to such extent as he 

 may determine. The commissioner and his inspectors shall 

 have access at all reasonable hours to any premises or 

 structures to take samples of any such agricultural seeds 

 as may be in the possession of any importer, merchant, or 

 agent, and he is hereby given authority in person or by 

 his inspectors, upon notice to the importer, merchant or 

 agent to take for analysis a composite sample of such agri- 

 cultural seeds. 



Said sample shall be taken from a parcel or number of 

 packages which shall not be less than five (5) per cent 

 of the whole lot inspected and shall be thoroughly mixed. 

 From this composite sample two official samples shall be 

 taken, each of which shall be securely sealed. One of 

 these official samples shall be furnished to the seed mer- 

 chant or party in interest, and the other retained by the 

 commissioner or his inspector for test and analysis. 



Sect. 8. In case a sample drawn as provided in the 

 preceding section is found upon test and analysis to fall 

 below the statement on the label attached to the lot or 

 container from which said sample was secured, or if any 

 agricultural seeds which are not properly labeled are be- 

 ing sold, offered or exposed for sale within the state, the 

 commissioner of agriculture is hereby empowered to seize 

 and hold such seed until proper labeling is effected by 

 the owner or seller of said seed. 



