Sec. 8502.
(1) A packaged fertilizer distributed in this state, including packaged mixed fertilizer and soil conditioner, shall have placed on or affixed to the package or container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following:
(a) The net weight of the contents of the package, except that soil conditioners, peat, or peat moss may be designated by volume.
(b) Brand or product name.
(c) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(d) Grade. However, the grade is not required when no primary nutrients are claimed. This subdivision does not apply to peat or peat moss, material sold as a soil conditioner, or fertilizer for which no primary nutrients are claimed.
(e) Guaranteed analysis. This subdivision does not apply to peat or peat moss or material sold as a soil conditioner.
(2) A fertilizer distributed in this state in bulk, except a custom blend, shall be accompanied by a written or printed invoice or statement to be furnished to the purchaser at the time of delivery containing in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
(a) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(b) Name and address of purchaser.
(c) Date of sale.
(d) Brand or product name.
(e) Grade. However, the grade is not required when no primary nutrients are claimed.
(f) Guaranteed analysis.
(g) Net weight.
(3) A custom blend shall be accompanied by a written or printed invoice or statement to be furnished to the purchaser at the time of delivery containing in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
(a) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(b) Name and address of purchaser.
(c) Date of sale.
(d) Either the net weight and guaranteed analysis of the custom blend or the guaranteed analysis and net weight of each material used in the formulation of the custom blend or both.
(4) Fertilizer in bulk storage shall be identified with a label attached to the storage bin or container giving the name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor and the name and grade of the product.
History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 503, Eff. Mar. 30, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-2 - Chapter 2 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (324.8201...324.9510)
451-1994-II-2-85 - Part 85 Fertilizers (324.8501...324.8522)
Section 324.8501 - Definitions; a to T.
Section 324.8501a - Definitions; M to U.
Section 324.8502 - Label; Invoice.
Section 324.8507 - Records; Disclosure of Information.
Section 324.8508 - Construction and Application of Part.
Section 324.8509 - Prohibitions.
Section 324.8512b - Fertilizer Containing Phosphate; Application to Turf; Requirements.
Section 324.8513 - Rules; Bulk Storage of Fertilizers; Exemption.
Section 324.8516 - Enforcement; Rules.
Section 324.8519 - Hearing; Request.