Section 15-16-2-42 - Misbranded and adulterated commercial fertilizers; unlawful distribution(a) A commercial fertilizer is misbranded if: (1) the commercial fertilizer carries any false or misleading statement upon or attached to the container; or(2) false or misleading statements concerning the commercial fertilizer's nutrient value are made: (B) in any advertising media accompanying or associated with the commercial fertilizer. It is unlawful to distribute a misbranded commercial fertilizer.
(b) It is unlawful to distribute an adulterated commercial fertilizer. For purposes of this subsection, a commercial fertilizer is adulterated if:(1) the commercial fertilizer contains any deleterious or harmful substance in a sufficient amount to render the commercial fertilizer injurious to beneficial plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water when applied in accordance with directions for use on the label; or(2) the label does not include adequate warning statements or directions for use that may be necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, or water.Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3-9.
As added by P.L. 2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L. 81-2009, SEC.26.