California § 14682 - No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizing material. A fertilizing mat
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14682 — No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizing material. A fertilizing mat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14682. No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizing material. A fertilizing mat
No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizing material. A fertilizing material shall be deemed to be adulterated under any of the following conditions: (a) If it contains any deleterious or harmful ingredient in sufficient amounts to render it injurious to beneficial plant life when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label, or if adequate warning statements or directions for use that may be necessary to protect plant life are not indicated on the label. (b) If its composition falls below or differs from that which it is purported to possess by its labeling. (c) If it contains unwanted crop seed or weed seed. (d) If it is a threat to public safety. (e) If an organic input material contains ingredients that, in type or amount, do not comply with the requirements of the National Organic Program standards, as specified in Part 205 (commencing with Section 205.1) of Subchapter M of Chapter I of Subtitle B of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14682
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14682 cover?
Section 14682 ("No person shall distribute an adulterated fertilizing material. A fertilizing mat") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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