§19-15-7. Deficiencies
(a) Penalty for nitrogen, available phosphate and soluble potash. — If the analysis shall show that a fertilizer is deficient in one or more of its guaranteed primary plant nutrients (N-P-K) beyond the "investigational allowances" established by rule, or if the overall index value of the fertilizer is below the level established by rule, a […]
§19-15-8. Commercial Value
For the purpose of determining the commercial values to be applied under the provisions of section seven of this article, the commissioner shall determine and publish annually the values per unit of nitrogen, available phosphate and soluble potash in fertilizers in this state. The commissioner shall determine from the registrant's sales invoice the values charged […]
§19-15-9. Misbranding
No person shall distribute misbranded regulated products. A regulated product is considered to be misbranded: (a) If its label is false or misleading in any particular; (b) If it is distributed under the name of another regulated product; (c) If it is not labeled as required in section three of this article and in accordance […]
§19-15-10. Adulteration
No person may distribute an adulterated regulated product. A regulated product is considered to be adulterated: (a) If it contains any deleterious or harmful ingredient in sufficient amount to render it injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label, or […]
§19-15-11. Publications
[Repealed.]
§19-15-12. Rules
The commissioner may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code. The commissioner may enforce such rules relating to investigational allowances, definitions, records, fees and the distribution of regulated products as may be necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this […]
§19-15-13. Short Weight
If any regulated product in the possession of the distributor or retailer is found by the commissioner to be short in weight, the registrant of the regulated product shall, within thirty days after official notice from the commissioner, pay to the consumer a penalty established by legislative rule.
§19-15-14. Cancellation of Registrations
The commissioner is authorized and empowered to cancel the registration of any brand of regulated product or to refuse to register any brand of regulated product upon satisfactory evidence that the registrant has used fraudulent or deceptive practices in evading or attempting to evade the provisions of this article or any rule promulgated thereunder: Provided, […]
§19-15-4. Inspection Fees
(a) There shall be paid to the commissioner for all fertilizers distributed in this state an inspection fee established by legislative rule: Provided, That sales to manufacturers or exchanges between them are hereby exempted. Fees collected shall be used for the payment of the costs of inspection, sampling and analysis, and other expenses necessary for […]
§19-15-1. Definitions of Words and Terms
(a) "Brand" means a term, design or trademark used in connection with one or several grades of regulated product. (b) "Bulk fertilizer" means fertilizer delivered to the purchaser either in solid or liquid state in a nonpackage form to which a label cannot be attached. (c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the State […]