(a)  It is the duty of the director, who may act through his or her authorized agent, to sample, inspect, make analyses, and test agricultural liming materials distributed within this state as he or she deems necessary to determine whether those agricultural liming materials are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The director, individually or through his or her agent, is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to have access to agricultural liming material subject to the provisions of this chapter and regulations pertaining to agricultural liming material, and to the records relating to their distribution.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 2-21-8

  • Agricultural liming materials: means a product whose calcium and magnesium compounds are capable of neutralizing soil acidity. See Rhode Island General Laws 2-21-3

(b)  The methods of analysis and sampling are those approved by the director, and shall be guided by association of official analytical chemists procedures.

(c)  The results of official analysis of agricultural liming materials and portions of official samples shall be distributed, upon request, by the director as provided in the regulations at least annually.

History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.