Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-27-1-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 40-27-1-.01 - Definitions

(1) "Act" means the Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1996.

(2) "Fineness or Particle Size" means the percentage by weight of the liming material which will pass a U. S. Standard sieve and the following minimums shall apply:

(a) Solid liming materials:

90% through a 10 mesh sieve

50% through a 50 mesh sieve

25% through a 100 mesh sieve

(b) Liquid or suspension liming materials:

100% through a 20 mesh sieve

60% through a 200 mesh sieve

(c) Finely ground limestone:

98% through a 20 mesh sieve

70% through a 100 mesh sieve

(d) Industrial by-products - while no minimums are required, product labels must state the following:

Percentage (%) passing a 10 mesh sieve

Percentage (%) passing a 50 mesh sieve

Percentage (%) passing a 100 mesh sieve

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-27-1-.01

O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-12-49.

Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Aug. 23, 1996; eff. Sept. 12, 1996.