(a) Certified seed may be sold in bulk by a grower after obtaining approval by the certifying agency. Procedures and standards are the same as for bagged seed.

(b) If a non-portable bin is the unit making up the lot, the maximum lot size is the capacity of that bin and a separate lot number and bulk sale certificate will be assigned for each filling.

(c) If the bin or bins are portable, such as pallet boxes, the lot number may be for the boxes in the sale up to the total amount described in the lot and may be covered by one bulk sale certificate per sale.

(d) Bulk handled seed, in addition to being properly identified by stencil label, or tag, when sold, must be accompanied by a bulk sale certification in lieu of an official tag. Such certificate shall be issued by the certifying agency on completion of all requirements for certification. Such sale is restricted to that of sale by producer grower to grower.

(e) If certification is not completed by the producer grower and such seed is sold in bulk to another producer grower, a bulk transfer certificate may be issued to the seller and a copy to accompany the shipment to the buyer with the producer’s field inspection report.

(f) If bulk-handled seed meeting all conditions for certification is sold to anyone other than a grower, such seed, when sold, shall be accompanied by a bulk transfer certificate. This transfer certificate may then be the basis for breakdown to bags requiring certified tags or labels or a bulk sales certificate when sold to a grower. Such service will require prior approval by the certifying agency.