(a) Any fertilizer distributed in this state in containers shall have placed on or affixed to the container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information: (1) Net weight, (2) brand and grade, provided the grade shall not be required when no primary nutrients are claimed, (3) guaranteed analysis, (4) the name and address of the registrant, and (5) directions for use for fertilizer distributed to the end user.
(b) If the fertilizer is distributed in bulk shipments, a written or printed statement of the information required by subsection (a) of this section shall accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery.
(c) A fertilizer formulated according to specifications which are furnished by or for a consumer prior to mixing shall be labeled to show the net weight, guaranteed analysis and the name and address of the applicable distributor or registrant.
(February, 1965, P.A. 198, S. 4; P.A. 09-229, S. 6.)
History: P.A. 09-229 deleted “commercial” re fertilizer and made conforming and technical changes throughout and added Subdivs. (1) to (5) re label information requirements in Subsec. (a), effective July 1, 2009.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22 - Agriculture. Domestic Animals
Chapter 427a - Connecticut Fertilizer Law of 2008
Section 22-111a. - Short title: Connecticut Fertilizer Law of 2008.
Section 22-111b. - Definitions.
Section 22-111c. - Registration of brands and grades. Fee. Regulations.
Section 22-111e. - Inspection fees. Tonnage reports by distributors.
Section 22-111f. - Entry, inspection, sampling and analysis.
Section 22-111g. - Misbranded fertilizers.
Section 22-111i. - Publication of information by director.
Section 22-111j. - Regulations.
Section 22-111k. - Penalty for short weight.
Section 22-111l. - Revocation, refusal or suspension of registration.
Section 22-111m. - Stop sale, use or removal orders.
Section 22-111n. - Seizure of noncomplying fertilizers.
Section 22-111o. - Procedure re violations. Notice and hearing. Fine. Injunctions.
Section 22-111p. - Sales and exchanges between importers, manufacturers or manipulators.
Section 22-111r. - Administration and enforcement.
Section 22-111s. - Special acts and municipal ordinances or regulations superceded.
Section 22-111t. - Guarantees. Inspection and analysis. Deficiencies. Penalties.
Section 22-111u. - Commissioner to determine and publish values.
Section 22-111v. - Distribution of adulterated fertilizer prohibited.