Alaska § 17.06.010 - Prohibition.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 17.06.010 — Prohibition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.06.010. Prohibition.
(a) A person may not sell or offer for sale food represented as organic food if the person knows or has reason to know that the food has been grown, raised, or produced with the use of (1) a fertilizer, except for manure and other natural fertilizers;
(2) a manufactured pesticide, hormone, antibiotic, or growth stimulant, except for Bacillus thuringiensis and other natural pesticides;
(3) a substance listed by the department under AS 17.06.050 that is similar to a substance that is restricted with regard to organic food under (1) or (2) of this subsection.
(b) In this section, “with the use of” means (1) applied to the food before a retail sale;
(2) fed to the animal producing the food;
(3) unless the substance applied is a pesticide, applied to the soil or other growing medium within one year before seed planting or transplanting, or, if the crops are perennial, before the appearance of the flower bud; or
(4) in the case of pesticides, applied to the soil or other growing medium within two years before seed planting or transplanting, or, if the crops are perennial, before the appearance of the flower bud.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 17.06.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 17.06.010 cover?
Section 17.06.010 ("Prohibition.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 17.06.010?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 17.06.010" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 17.06.010 apply to my situation?
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