Maine § 747. - Adulteration
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 747. — Adulteration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 747.. Adulteration
No person shall distribute an adulterated commercial fertilizer. A commercial fertilizer shall be deemed to be adulterated:
1. Quality, etc. not in conformity. If its weight, composition, quality, strength or purity do not conform in each particular to the claims made upon the affixed guaranty;
2. Deleterious materials. If it contains any material in sufficient amount to be deleterious to growing plants or any deleterious or harmful substances in sufficient amount to render it injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil or water; or
3. Other materials. If it is found to contain any pulverized leather, hair, ground hoofs, horns, wool waste, peat, garbage tankage or any nitrogenous ingredients derived from any inert material, unless the same has been so treated as to be available as plant food as determined by the methods adopted by AOAC International, without an explicit printed statement of fact, conspicuously affixed to the package of the fertilizer and accompanying and going with every lot or package of the same, in which fertilizer materials named in this subsection aid in making up the required or guaranteed analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 747.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 747. cover?
Section 747. ("Adulteration") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 747.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 747." (Maine). 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 Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 747. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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