South Dakota § 38-19-31 - Manner of drawing and sealing official samples--Forwarding to director of laboratories.
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§ 38-19-31. Manner of drawing and sealing official samples--Forwarding to director of laboratories.
An official fertilizer sample shall be one drawn in the manner prescribed by the secretary of agriculture and natural resources from a lot or shipment of fertilizer sold or exposed for sale in this state. In sampling a lot of commercial fertilizer packaged in small containers (less than five pounds each) a single package may constitute the official sample. All samples collected shall be sealed and marked with identifying marks in the presence of the dealer or person from whom taken, and shall be promptly forwarded to the director of laboratories for examination.
Source: SL 1949, ch 85, § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 22.1707 (2); SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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