A complaint may be filed when there is reason to believe that a violation of the Minnesota Seed Law has occurred. Violations typically involve seed that is not of the kind, variety, purity or quality stated on the label, contains prohibited noxious weed seed, or contains excessive levels of inert matter or certain other weed seed. Violations may also occur when seed has been otherwise misrepresented by false or misleading advertising.
A complaint may be filed when there is reason to believe that a violation of the Minnesota Seed Law has occurred. Violations typically involve seed that is not of the kind, variety, purity or quality stated on the label, contains prohibited noxious weed seed, or contains excessive levels of inert matter or certain other weed seed. Violations may also occur when seed has been otherwise misrepresented by false or misleading advertising.
Seed law violations may be brought to the attention of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by: mail, e-mail, phone, or in-person with a MDA staff member, or County Agricultural Inspector (CAI). The individual making the complaint will be asked to fill out a Seed Inspection Request Form. This form is used to officially initiate a complaint-based investigation, and case file. This form is also available under the: Forms + Resources section, located on the right side of the web page.
