MCL - Section 324.8502

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994


324.8502 Label; invoice.

Sec. 8502.

    (1) A packaged fertilizer distributed in this state, including packaged mixed fertilizer and soil conditioner, shall have placed on or affixed to the package or container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following:
    (a) The net weight of the contents of the package, except that soil conditioners, peat, or peat moss may be designated by volume.
    (b) Brand or product name.
    (c) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
    (d) Grade. However, the grade is not required when no primary nutrients are claimed. This subdivision does not apply to peat or peat moss, material sold as a soil conditioner, or fertilizer for which no primary nutrients are claimed.
    (e) Guaranteed analysis. This subdivision does not apply to peat or peat moss or material sold as a soil conditioner.
    (2) A fertilizer distributed in this state in bulk, except a custom blend, shall be accompanied by a written or printed invoice or statement to be furnished to the purchaser at the time of delivery containing in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
    (a) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
    (b) Name and address of purchaser.
    (c) Date of sale.
    (d) Brand or product name.
    (e) Grade. However, the grade is not required when no primary nutrients are claimed.
    (f) Guaranteed analysis.
    (g) Net weight.
    (3) A custom blend shall be accompanied by a written or printed invoice or statement to be furnished to the purchaser at the time of delivery containing in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
    (a) Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
    (b) Name and address of purchaser.
    (c) Date of sale.
    (d) Either the net weight and guaranteed analysis of the custom blend or the guaranteed analysis and net weight of each material used in the formulation of the custom blend or both.
    (4) Fertilizer in bulk storage shall be identified with a label attached to the storage bin or container giving the name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor and the name and grade of the product.


History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 503, Eff. Mar. 30, 2007
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA