Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XI - Fertilizers
Chapter 1 - Sale of Fertilizers
Section XI-109 - Custom Mixed Fertilizers and Fertilizer Blends
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The guarantor may add minor elements, pesticides, and/or seeds at the request of the purchaser. When such additions are made, the guarantor shall provide information to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry on the types and amounts of materials added. This information is to appear on the purchase invoice and the inspection report which accompanies the sample to the laboratory.
B. Whenever two or more fertilizer materials are blended, the composition of the final product shall be expressed as the percentage by weight of nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P2O5), soluble potash (K2O), and micronutrients, when guaranteed. This information shall appear on the purchase invoice to identify the fertilizer, the guarantor, and the consumer.
C. When fertilizer blends contain pesticides, the final product shall be treated as two separate products. Fertilizer shall be registered in accordance with these regulations and pesticides shall be registered in accordance with the Louisiana Pesticide Law.
D. When fertilizer blends contain seeds, the final product shall be treated as two separate products. Fertilizer shall be registered in accordance with these regulations and seeds shall be subject to the regulations of the Louisiana Seed Law.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1382.
