2-1204.   Labeling.(1) Every package or container of commercial fertilizer shall bear adistinctly printed label in the English language on a tag attached to thepackage or container, or distinctly printed on the package or container.The label shall show and state:

      (a)   The name and address of the person registering the commercialfertilizer;

      (b)   the brand and grade of the commercial fertilizer;

      (c)   the net weight in the package or container;

      (d)   the registered guaranteed analysis. The guaranteed analysis shall includethe minimum percentages of plant foods in the following order and form:

Nitrogen, minimum ................. ____ percent

Available phosphoric acid, minimum ................. ____ percent

Soluble potash, minimum ................. ____ percent,

except (A) unacidulated mineral phosphatic materials and basic slag shallshow the guaranteed analysis in the following order and form:

Total phosphoric acid, minimum ................. ____ percent

Available phosphoric acid, minimum ................. ____ percent

Fineness of grind: ____ percent through mesh screen, and (B) bone, tankage, andother natural organic phosphate materials shall show the guaranteed analysis inthe following form:

Total phosphoric acid, minimum ................. ____ percent;

      (e)   commercial fertilizers containing any ingredient which is injuriousto plants, shall be labeled to show, (A) the name and percentage of eachsuch active ingredient; (B) adequate directions for use, and (C) adequatewarnings against misuse;

      (f)   the minimum percentage of any and all other plant food elements orcompounds contributing to the value of the commercial fertilizer; and

      (g)   such other information as may be prescribed by rules andregulations.

      (2)   Bulk lots shall be accompanied by a label which shall be deliveredto the purchaser showing the information required by this section.

      (3)   No commercial fertilizer, except a specialty fertilizer, shall containor be manufactured from process tankage.

      History:   L. 1927, ch. 14, § 3; L. 1949, ch. 2, § 3;L. 1992, ch. 195, § 3; April 30.