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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 42. (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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 15. Agriculture and Animals § 15-16-2-42 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-15-agriculture-and-animals/in-code-sect-15-16-2-42/
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