Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Rule Subject: Label and Other Requirements for Non-Commercial Seed Sharing
Adm. Code Reference: ATCP 20
DATCP Docket #: 15-R-05
Rule Summary
This rule makes Wisconsin’s seed law applicable to non-commercial seed-sharing organizations commonly known as seed libraries.
General
This rule modifies Wisconsin rules governing the distribution, sale and labeling of agricultural and vegetable seed to require non-commercial seed-sharing organizations to meet minimal labeling requirements and to be licensed.
Small Business Affected
This rule will have no affect on small business.
Reporting, Bookkeeping and other Procedures
The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there are no reporting, bookkeeping, or other procedures in the proposed rule for small businesses.
Professional Skills Required
The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there is no profession skill required for small businesses.
Accommodation for Small Business
The proposed rule does not regulate any small businesses and thus there are no accommodations necessary.
Conclusion
The proposed rule has no direct effect on small business This proposed rule will help to protect consumers, the seed companies Plant Variety Protected (PVP) seeds, and the environment from the potential spread of prohibited and restricted noxious weed seed.
This rule will not have any adverse effect on “small business,” and is not subject to the delayed “small business” effective date provided in s. 227.22 (2) (e), Stats.
