2-1207.   Samples for inspection; refusal to permit.In sampling commercial fertilizers packed in packages of twenty-five(25) pounds or less, an original unbroken package may be taken as theofficial sample and the ordinary retail price tendered therefor. When thefertilizer is in packages of over twenty-five (25) pounds in weight,portions for the official sample shall be taken from at least ten packages,if there be that many in the lot. In sampling fertilizers in bulk, not lessthan ten portions shall be drawn, and these from various parts, so as torepresent fairly the whole. The owner of the fertilizer or a representativeof the owner may be present, but any refusal by such owner orrepresentative to permit sampling shall be taken as sufficient evidence ofviolation of the law by him or her.

      History:   L. 1927, ch. 14; § 6; June 1.