The Commissioner is authorized to determine whether an ingredient listed on the label or otherwise advertised as an ingredient and used in the mixing of any fertilizer contributes to plant growth. If any such ingredient is found to be worthless, harmful, or deceptive, the Commissioner may prohibit its use or require that it be deleted from the label.
History. Code 1981, § 2-12-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1271, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 12 - Fertilizers, Liming Materials, and Soil Amendments
§ 2-12-3. Commissioner to Administer Article
§ 2-12-4. Licensing Requirements Generally; Fees; Renewal; Contents
§ 2-12-5. Nonresident Licensees
§ 2-12-6. Labeling of Fertilizer
§ 2-12-7. Inspection of Fertilizer; Methods of Sampling and Analysis; Distribution of Results
§ 2-12-10. Distribution of Misbranded Fertilizer Prohibited; When Misbranded
§ 2-12-11. Distribution of Adulterated Fertilizer Prohibited; When Adulterated
§ 2-12-12. Determination of Value of Ingredients; Prohibition of Use or Deletion From Label
§ 2-12-13. Short Weight Penalty; Adjustment of Invoice
§ 2-12-14. Exchange Between Licensees Not Restricted
§ 2-12-16. Revocation or Denial of License; Cancellation or Refusal of Registration
§ 2-12-17. Stop Sale, Stop Use, or Removal Orders
§ 2-12-18. Seizure, Condemnation, and Disposition of Nonconforming Fertilizer
§ 2-12-20. Notice of Violations; Administrative Hearing; Penalty for Violation; Prosecution