The Seed (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) (Wales) Regulations 2005 No. 3038 (W. 226)

Regulation 17(1), 18(2)(a) and (b)

SCHEDULE 3 LICENSED SEED SAMPLERS

PART I Species of seed that may be sampled by a licensed seed sampler

All seed of a species to which the Seed Marketing Regulations apply.

PART II Functions that may be specified in a seed sampler’s licence

1.  To sample seed in accordance with the Seed Marketing Regulations and to submit sealed samples of such seed for an official examination or examination under official supervision.

2.  To keep records of seed lots sampled by the seed sampler and the methods of sampling used.

3.  To keep records of the use by the seed sampler of labels issued or authorised by the National Assembly.

4.  To ensure that packages of seed are labelled or re-labelled and sealed or re-sealed in accordance with the Seed Marketing Regulations.

5.  To ensure that mixtures of seed are, labelled or re-labelled and sealed or re-sealed in accordance with the Seed Marketing Regulations.

6.  To ensure that sampling equipment, including automatic sampling devices, operated by the seed sampler in carrying out his or her functions operates correctly at all times.

PART III Conditions that may be imposed by a seed sampler’s licence

1.  To carry out his or her functions subject to supervision by authorised officers.

2.  To carry out his or her functions in accordance with any instructions relating thereto issued by or on behalf of the National Assembly.

3.  To attend such training courses and undergo such examinations as the National Assembly may, from time to time, require.

4.  To notify the National Assembly within 21 days of any change in his or her residential address.