Montana Code Annotated 1999

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     80-10-204. Labeling. (1) Any commercial fertilizer distributed in this state in packages shall have affixed to or printed on the container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form:
     (a) the net weight;
     (b) the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor guaranteeing the analysis;
     (c) the brand and product name;
     (d) the grade;
     (e) the guaranteed analysis; and
     (f) other requirements as established by rule.
     (2) Any bin in the state in which commercial fertilizer is stored for distribution must have affixed to or printed on it a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form:
     (a) the guaranteed analysis of the product in the bin; and
     (b) other requirements established by rule.
     (3) All commercial fertilizer delivered in this state in bulk, whether a manufactured grade or blended grade, shall be accompanied by a clearly legible document which shall be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery and at the time his invoice is delivered. The document shall show:
     (a) net weight;
     (b) name and address of the distributor or manufacturer guaranteeing the analysis;
     (c) guaranteed analysis or, on blended fertilizer, the net weight and guaranteed analysis of each ingredient added; and
     (d) other requirements as established by rule.
     (4) When distributed in containers, soil amendments shall have a label affixed to or printed on the container. When delivered in bulk the label shall be clearly legible and shall accompany the delivery of the product. This label shall be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery and at the time of invoicing. The label shall contain the following information:
     (a) net weight;
     (b) name and address of the registrant or licensee who is responsible for the product;
     (c) brand and product name;
     (d) guaranteed analysis;
     (e) other requirements, such as particle size, as established by rule.

     History: En. 3-1716.1 by Sec. 4, Ch. 279, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 3-1716.1; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 197, L. 1985.

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