Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-27 - LIMING MATERIALS
Subject 40-27-1 - LIMING MATERIALS
Rule 40-27-1-.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-27-1-.01
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) "Act" means the Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1996.
(2) "Fineness or Particle Size" means the percentage by weight of the liming material which will pass a U. S. Standard sieve and the following minimums shall apply:
(a) Solid liming materials:
90% through a 10 mesh sieve
50% through a 50 mesh sieve
25% through a 100 mesh sieve
(b) Liquid or suspension liming materials:
100% through a 20 mesh sieve
60% through a 200 mesh sieve
(c) Finely ground limestone:
98% through a 20 mesh sieve
70% through a 100 mesh sieve
(d) Industrial by-products - while no
minimums are required, product labels must state the following:
Percentage (%) passing a 10 mesh sieve
Percentage (%) passing a 50 mesh sieve
Percentage (%) passing a 100 mesh sieve
O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-12-49.
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