Vermont § 368 - Misbranding
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 368 — Misbranding, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 368. Misbranding
- (a) No person shall distribute a misbranded fertilizer, beneficial substance, or agricultural
lime. A fertilizer or beneficial substance shall be deemed to be misbranded if the
Secretary determines one or more of the following: (1) The labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (2) It is distributed under the name of another fertilizer product or beneficial substance. (3) It contains unsubstantiated claims. (4) It is not labeled as required in section 365 of this title and in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter. (5) It is labeled, or represented, to contain a plant nutrient that does not conform to
the standard of identity established by rule. In adopting rules under this chapter,
the Secretary shall consider definitions recommended by the Association of American
Plant Food Control Officials. (b) An agricultural lime shall be deemed to be misbranded if: (1) its labeling is false or misleading in any particular; or (2) it is not labeled as required by section 365 of this title and in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter. (Added 1985, No. 126 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003; 2021, No. 41, § 10; 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 61, eff. July 1, 2022; 2025, No. 59, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 368
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 368 cover?
Section 368 ("Misbranding") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 368?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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