# The Seed Potatoes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 18: Sampling of seed potatoes


(1) Where a sample of seed potatoes is required for any purpose in connection with these Regulations, the sample shall be taken by an authorised officer in accordance with this regulation.
(2) Where a sample of a growing crop is required, the authorised officer may take a sample of such quantity or number and from such part of the growing crop and of the soil in which the crop is growing as the officer considers appropriate.
(3) Where a sample of seed potatoes is required otherwise than as mentioned in paragraph (2), the sample shall be taken by the authorised officer in accordance with Schedule 6.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/190/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/seed-potatoes-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-18
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