# Iowa Code § 199.10: Testing methods — cooperation of facilities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 199.10
- **Heading:** Testing methods — cooperation of facilities
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title V / Chapter 199 / Section 199.10

## Text

(1) Seed lots of all kinds of agricultural seed intended for sale in this state shall be tested in accordance with the association of official seed analysts’ rules for testing seed or the regulations under the Federal Seed Act. The tests required shall be:

(1) (a) Purity analysis.

(1) (b) Noxious weed examination.

(1) (c) Germination.

(2) Charges for seed testing by the Iowa state university seed testing laboratory shall be determined by the laboratory. Separate fee schedules shall be published for:

(2) (a) Tests for seed dealers, permit holders, and farmers who plan to sell seed.

(2) (b) Tests for out-of-state persons.

(3) To furnish farmers and seed dealers with information as to seed quality and guide them in the proper labeling of seed for sale, these organizations shall:

(3) (a) Integrate seed testing so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of personnel and equipment. The Iowa state university seed testing laboratory shall promote seed education and research and shall conduct service testing for farmers and seed dealers.

(3) (b) Exchange information which will be mutually beneficial to both agencies in matters pertaining to agricultural seed.

(3) (c) Guide seed testing by all individuals or organizations so as to promote uniformity of seed testing in Iowa.

[S13, §5077-a12; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3135; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §199.10; 82 Acts, ch 1191, §9 – 11]85 Acts, ch 67, §21, 22; 2015 Acts, ch 103, §10, 11

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 199.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.2 Dean of agriculture as advisor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.3 Labeling of seed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.4 Sales from bulk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.5 Hybrid corn.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.6 Inoculant for legumes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.7 Certified seed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.8 Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.9 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.10 Testing methods — cooperation of facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.11 Authority of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.12 Seizure of unlawful seed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.13 Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 199.13A Local legislation — prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C199_S199.13A.md)

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