(a) A commercial fertilizer is misbranded if:(1) the commercial fertilizer carries any false or misleading statement upon or attached to the container; or(2) false or misleading statements concerning the commercial fertilizer's nutrient value are made:(A) on the container; or(B) in any advertising media accompanying or associated with the commercial fertilizer.It is unlawful to distribute a misbranded commercial fertilizer.(b) It is unlawful to distribute an adulterated commercial fertilizer. For purposes of this subsection, a commercial fertilizer is adulterated if:(1) the commercial fertilizer contains any deleterious or harmful substance in a sufficient amount to render the commercial fertilizer injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label; or(2) the label does not include adequate warning statements or directions for use that may be necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water.[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-9.]As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.81-2009, SEC.26.
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