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RELATIONSHIP TO RUSSL:
Does your state seed law model RUSSL?
Answer = YES
ARBITRATION: 
- Does your state offer "Seed Arbitration" as a part of your seed law, or as a separate law? 
Answer = NO
PRE-EMPTION LEGISLATION:
- Does your state have “pre-emption” legislation to restrict local political subdivisions from regulating seed? 
Answer = NO
BRAND LABELING:
- How does your state handle seed coatings on your seed label?
ANSWER = Our law doesn't address seed coatings.
 
VARIETY LABELING: 
- Does your law allow for "variety not stated" labeling? 
Answer = YES
OTHER SEED KINDS REGULATED:
- Describe your state's process for updating the noxious weed seed list:
Answer = Promulgation through administrative rules.
GMO REGULATIONS:
- Does your state law have any specific language regarding "GMOs"?
Answer = NO