This bill amends the New Hampshire Seed Law to enhance regulations surrounding seed labeling and sales. It introduces a new definition for "production date," which is defined as the calendar month and year when a seed lot's first germination test was completed. Additionally, it mandates that the production date must be included on seed labels, alongside other required information. The bill also prohibits the use of relabeling stickers unless they include both the germination test date and the corresponding lot number, and it specifies that relabeling can only occur once.

Furthermore, the bill makes it illegal to sell seeds more than 36 months after their production date and to alter or falsify any seed-related documents to mislead consumers regarding the seed's characteristics. The existing legal language regarding relabeling stickers and the sale of seeds has been modified to reflect these new requirements, ensuring that consumers receive accurate information about the seeds they purchase. The act is set to take effect upon its passage on June 19, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 433:9-b, 433:15, 433:20, 433:32
As Amended by the House: 433:4
As Amended by the Senate: 433:1, 433:2, 433:4
Version adopted by both bodies: 433:1, 433:2, 433:4
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 433:1, 433:2, 433:4
HB1780 text: 433:9-b, 433:15, 433:20, 433:32