Connecticut General Statutes 22-111v – Distribution of adulterated fertilizer prohibited
No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizer. A fertilizer shall be considered adulterated if the commissioner determines: (1) Such fertilizer contains any deleterious or harmful substance in sufficient amounts to render it injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label for such fertilizer, (2) the label for such fertilizer does not contain adequate warning statements or directions for use necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil or water, (3) the composition of such fertilizer falls below or differs from that displayed on the label for such fertilizer, or (4) such fertilizer contains unwanted crop or weed seed.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 22-111v
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture. See Connecticut General Statutes 22-111b
- Distribute: means to import or consign or to offer for sale, sell, barter or otherwise supply fertilizer to any person in this state. See Connecticut General Statutes 22-111b
- Fertilizer: means any substance containing one or more recognized plant nutrients, which is used for its plant nutrient content and which is designed for use or claimed to have value in promoting plant growth. See Connecticut General Statutes 22-111b
- Label: means the display of all written, printed or graphic matter on a fertilizer container or a written statement accompanying a fertilizer. See Connecticut General Statutes 22-111b
- Person: means an individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation, limited liability company or other entity. See Connecticut General Statutes 22-111b