(a) Application.--Each brand and grade of specialty fertilizer shall be registered by the guarantor with the department before being offered for sale, sold or distributed in this Commonwealth. An application for each brand and grade of specialty fertilizer shall be made on a form furnished by the department and shall be accompanied by a fee of $100 per each grade of each brand. Labels for each brand and grade shall accompany the application. All registrations shall expire on June 30 of each year.
(b) Contents of specialty fertilizer registration application.--An application for registration shall include:
(1) The brand and grade.
(2) The guaranteed analysis.
(3) The name and address of the guarantor.
(4) The net weight.
(c) Exemption.--
(1) A distributor shall not be required to register a specialty fertilizer that is already registered under this chapter by another person, if the label does not differ in a material respect.
(2) Registration shall not be required when a fertilizer is formulated according to the specifications that are furnished by the consumer and is not further distributed or offered for sale to the general public.
(d) Late fee.--
(1) If the application for renewal of the specialty fertilizer registration required under this section is not filed prior to June 30 of each year, a penalty of $25 or 10% of the total registration fee for all products sought to be registered, whichever is greater, may be assessed and added to the original fee and shall be paid by the applicant before the renewal of the specialty fertilizer registration is issued.
(2) The penalty shall not apply if the applicant furnished an affidavit that the applicant has not distributed the specialty fertilizer subsequent to the expiration of the applicant's prior registration.
Cross References. Section 6803 is referred to in section 6816 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 6803 - Registration of specialty fertilizers
Section 6804 - Components of fertilizer labeled for turf
Section 6805 - Labels and labeling
Section 6806 - Inspection fees
Section 6807 - Tonnage reports
Section 6808 - Plant nutrient deficiency
Section 6809 - Commercial value
Section 6812 - Application of fertilizer
Section 6813 - Application of fertilizer to turf
Section 6814 - Prohibited acts
Section 6815 - Agricultural and homeowner education
Section 6817 - Rules and regulations
Section 6819 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of registration or license
Section 6820 - Stop-sale orders
Section 6821 - Seizure and condemnation
Section 6822 - Unlawful conduct
Section 6823 - Inspection, sampling and analysis
Section 6824 - Interference with officer or employee of department
Section 6825 - Enforcement and penalties
Section 6828 - Cooperation with other entities
Section 6829 - Exchanges between manufacturers
Section 6830 - Confidentiality