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3 DE Code § 1709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1709. Inspections; sampling; analysis.

§ 1709. Inspections; sampling; analysis. (a) The Department, individually or through its authorized agent, shall sample, inspect, make analyses of, and test commercial feeds and customer-formula feeds distributed within this State at such time and place, and to such an extent as it may deem necessary to determine whether such feeds are in compliance with this chapter. The Department, individually or through its agent, may enter upon any public or private premises including any vehicle of transport during regular business hours in order to have access to commercial feeds and customer-formula feeds and to records relating to their distribution and storage. (b) The methods of sampling and analysis shall be those adopted by the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists International. In cases not covered by such methods, or in cases where methods are available in which improved applicability has been demonstrated, the Secretary may adopt such appropriate methods from other sources. (c) The Department, in determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, shall be guided solely by the “official sample” as defined in § 1703 of this title and obtained and analyzed as provided for in subsection (b) of this section. (d) When the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicates a commercial feed has been adulterated or misbranded, the results of analysis shall be forwarded by the Department to the distributor and the purchaser. Within 30 days of a request, the Department shall furnish to the distributor a portion of the samples concerned. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1709;  56 Del. Laws, c. 69;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1710. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1710. Regulations.

§ 1710. Regulations. The Department shall enforce this chapter, and after due publicity and due public hearing may promulgate and adopt such reasonable regulations as may be necessary in order to secure the efficient administration of this chapter. Publicity concerning the public hearing shall be reasonably calculated to give interested parties adequate notice and adequate opportunity to be heard. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1710;  56 Del. Laws, c. 69;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1711. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1711. Detained commercial feeds; “withdrawal from distribution” orders; condemnation and confiscation.

§ 1711. Detained commercial feeds; “withdrawal from distribution” orders; condemnation and confiscation. (a) When the Department or its authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of this chapter or of any of the regulations promulgated under this chapter, it may issue and enforce a written or printed “withdrawal from distribution” order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of feed in any manner until written permission is given by the Department or the Court. The Department shall release any lot of commercial feeds so withdrawn when such distributor has complied with this chapter and the regulations issued hereunder. If compliance is not obtained within 30 days, the Department may begin, or upon request of the distributor shall begin, proceedings for condemnation. (b) Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the Department to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which said commercial feed is located. In the event the court finds the said commercial feed to be in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder and orders the condemnation of said commercial feed, the same shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the State; provided, that in no instance shall the disposition of said commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of said commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel said commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this chapter. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1711;  56 Del. Laws, c. 69;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1712. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1712. Penalties.

§ 1712. Penalties. (a) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations hereunder or the rules and regulations issued thereunder, or who shall impede, obstruct, hinder or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent the Department or its duly authorized agent in performing duties prescribed by this chapter or regulations issued hereunder, shall be fined not more than $250 for the first violation, and not less than $500 for each subsequent violation. In all prosecutions under this chapter involving the composition of a lot of commercial feed, a certified copy of the official analysis signed by the Department shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the composition. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the Department or its representative to report for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this chapter where the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing. (c) When any violation of this chapter is reported to the Attorney General, he or she shall cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in a court of competent jurisdiction without delay. Before the Department reports a violation for prosecution, an opportunity shall be given the distributor to present his or her views to the Department. (d) The Department may apply for and the court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. Any injunction shall be issued without bond. (e) Any person adversely affected by an act, order or ruling made pursuant to this chapter may within 45 days thereafter, bring an action in the Superior Court in the county where the enforcement official has his or her office, for a new trial of the issues bearing upon such chapter, order or ruling, and upon such trial the Court may issue and enforce such orders, judgments or decrees as the Court may deem proper, just and equitable. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1712;  56 Del. Laws, c. 69;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  8;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1713. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1713. Publications.

§ 1713. Publications. The Department shall publish at least semiannually, in such form as it may deem proper, a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds sold within this State as compared with the analyses guaranteed in the registration and on the label. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1713;  56 Del. Laws, c. 69;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  8;  83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1714. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 17. Commercial Feeds|§ 1714. Cooperation with other entities.

§ 1714. Cooperation with other entities. The Department may cooperate and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this State, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. 83 Del. Laws, c. 98, § 1;
3 DE Code § 1901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1901. Title.

§ 1901. Title. This chapter shall be known as “The Delaware Agricultural Liming Materials Act.” 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1901;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 1902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1902. Enforcing agency.

§ 1902. Enforcing agency. This chapter shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture of the State, hereinafter referred to as the “Department.” 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1902;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 1903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1903. Definitions of words and terms.

§ 1903. Definitions of words and terms. (a) “Agricultural liming materials” means all suitable materials containing calcium or magnesium in chemical form, physical condition and quantity capable of neutralizing soil acidity. (b) “Limestone” means a material consisting essentially of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate capable of neutralizing soil acidity. (1) “Calcitic limestone” shall derive a minimum of 36% calcium from calcium carbonate and the calcium carbonate equivalent shall not be less than 90%; (2) “Dolomitic limestone” shall derive a minimum of 10% of its neutralizing value from magnesium carbonate and a minimum of 20% calcium from calcium carbonate and calcium carbonate equivalent of 90%. (c) “Burnt lime” means a material, made from limestone which consists essentially of calcium oxide or combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide. (d) “Hydrated lime” means a material, made from lime, which consists essentially of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide with magnesium oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide. (e) “Brand” means the term, designation, trademark or other specific designation under which an individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale. (f) “Fineness” means the percentage by weight of the material which will pass sieves of specified sizes. The fineness shall be measured in reference to 10 mesh and 60 mesh sieves of United States standard designation. (g) The fineness guarantee is defined as:  (1) Minimum percentage passing through a 10 mesh sieve; (2) Minimum percentage passing through a 60 mesh sieve. Provided, however, that in lieu of this subsection, the Department may in its regulations set minimum standards for fineness for various grades of liming materials, and such grades, when stated, shall become the minimum guarantees of the liming materials so labeled. (h) “Ton” means a net weight of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois. (i) “Percent” or “percentage” means by weight. (j) “Bulk” means in nonpackaged form. (k) “Label” means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket which accompanies bulk shipments. (l) “Person” means individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1903;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1904. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1904. Labeling.

§ 1904. Labeling. (a) Agricultural liming materials sold, offered or exposed for sale in this State shall have affixed to each package in a conspicuous manner on the outside thereof, a plainly printed, stamped or otherwise marked label, tag or statement, or in the case of bulk sales, a delivery slip, setting forth at least the following information:  (1) The name and principal office address of the manufacturer or distributor; (2) The brand or trade name of the material; (3) The identification of the product as to the type of the agricultural liming material; (4) The net weight of the agricultural liming material; (5) The minimum percentage of calcium and magnesium. (b) No information or statement shall appear on any package, label or delivery slip which is false or misleading to the purchaser as to the quality, analysis, type or composition of the agricultural liming material. (c) In the case of any material which has been adulterated subsequent to packaging, labeling or loading and before delivery to the consumer, a plainly marked notice to that effect shall be affixed by the vendor to the package or delivery slip to identify the kind and degree of such adulteration. (d) At every site from which agricultural liming materials are delivered in bulk and at every place where consumer orders for bulk deliveries are placed, there shall be conspicuously posted a copy of the statement required by this section for each product. (e) At any time after July 1, 1970, when the Department finds, after public hearing following due notice, that the requirements for expressing the guaranteed analysis of calcium and magnesium in elemental form would not impose an economic hardship on distributors and users of liming materials by reason of conflicting labeling requirements among the States, the Department may require by regulation thereafter that the “guaranteed analysis” shall contain the minimum percentages of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in elemental form and calcium carbonate equivalent. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1904;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1905. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1905. Prohibitions.

§ 1905. Prohibitions. (a) No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this State unless it contains the minimum of calcium and magnesium, as stated in § 1903(b)(1) and (2). (b) No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this State which contains toxic materials in quantities injurious to plants. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1905;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1906. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1906. Registration.

§ 1906. Registration. Before any person shall sell, offer or expose for sale in this State any agricultural liming material, such person shall for each separately identified product file annually with the Department, on forms supplied by the Department or its authorized agent, an application of registration for each such product setting forth the information required by § 1904 of this title. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1906;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
3 DE Code § 1907. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1907. Registration fees.

§ 1907. Registration fees. Each application filed pursuant to § 1906 of this title shall be accompanied by an annual registration fee of $11.50 per product. Upon compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the registration shall be approved for the period ending on June 30 of the year next following that in which it was issued. No person shall be required to register any agricultural liming material for which a certificate of registration has been filed by the manufacturer or other person responsible for the material. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1907;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;  67 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;
3 DE Code § 1908. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1908. Inspection fees.

§ 1908. Inspection fees. Within the 30 day period following June 30 and December 31 of each year, each registrant shall submit, on a form furnished by the Department or its authorized agent, a semiannual statement setting forth the number of net tons of each agricultural liming material sold by him for use in this State during the previous 6 month period. Such statement shall be accompanied by payment of the inspection fee at the rate of 5 cents per ton. Such reports shall be confidential and no information therein shall be disclosed or published in any manner that will reveal the operation of any registrant. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1908;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1909. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1909. Sampling; analysis.

§ 1909. Sampling; analysis. The Department is empowered, and it shall be the duty of its agent, to sample agricultural liming materials, to analyze them and to report to the registrant the results of its analysis. Results shall become official and public after 10 days. The Department or its authorized agent shall for the purpose of taking samples have full access during business hours to all places where agricultural liming materials are offered for sale. Methods of sampling and analysis shall be taken from among such sources as those recognized by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Upon written notice, the Department or its agent may remove from sale any lot of agricultural liming material until it has been determined that the material is in full compliance with this chapter. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1909;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 1910. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1910. Penalties.

§ 1910. Penalties. Any person convicted of violating this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 to be enforced by summary proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the Department or its authorized agent to report for prosecution, or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of, minor violations of this chapter when they believe that the public interest will best be served by a suitable written warning. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1910;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1911. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1911. Assessment for deficiency.

§ 1911. Assessment for deficiency. (a) If the analysis of any agricultural liming material shall fall as much as, or more than, 10% in value below the value of the manufacturer's guarantee, the Department of Agriculture shall assess twice the value of such deficiency against the manufacturer, dealer or agent who sold such agricultural liming material. The assessment shall be based upon the selling price of such agricultural liming material, and the Department of Agriculture shall require the manufacturer, dealer or agent to make good such assessment to all persons who purchased such lot of agricultural liming material from which such deficient sample or samples were drawn, take receipt therefor and forward it promptly to the Department of Agriculture. If the purchaser or purchasers cannot be found, the amount of such assessment shall be paid to the Department of Agriculture who shall transfer such funds to the State Treasurer to be credited to the General Fund of this State. (b) The Department of Agriculture may seize any agricultural liming material belonging to such manufacturer, dealer or agent, if the assessment shall not be paid within 3 months after notice to such manufacturer, dealer or agent has been given by the Department of Agriculture. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1911;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690;  57 Del. Laws, c. 764, §  9;
3 DE Code § 1912. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1912. Rules and regulations.

§ 1912. Rules and regulations. The Department, after reasonable notice and hearing, is empowered to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and to grant exemptions from specific requirements of this chapter as, from time to time, may be deemed necessary. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1912;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 1913. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1913. Publications.

§ 1913. Publications. The Department shall publish at least semiannually, in such forms as it may deem proper, a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of liming materials sold within the State as compared with the analyses guaranteed in the registration and on the label. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1913;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 1914. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 19. Liming Materials|§ 1914. Delegation of duties.

§ 1914. Delegation of duties. All authority vested in the Department of Agriculture by virtue of the provisions of this chapter may with like force and effect be executed by such employees of the Department of Agriculture as may be designated for such purpose. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  1914;  57 Del. Laws, c. 690.;
3 DE Code § 2101. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 21. Commercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners|§ 2101. Title.

§ 2101. Title. This chapter shall be known as the Delaware Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Law of 2021. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  2101;  58 Del. Laws, c. 157;  83 Del. Laws, c. 140, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2102. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 21. Commercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners|§ 2102. Enforcing agency.

§ 2102. Enforcing agency. This chapter shall be administered by the State Department of Agriculture of the State, hereinafter referred to as the Department. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  2102;  58 Del. Laws, c. 157;  83 Del. Laws, c. 140, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2104. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 21. Commercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners|§ 2104. Registration.

§ 2104. Registration. (a) Each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer shall be registered before being distributed in this State. The application for registration shall be submitted to the Department on a form furnished by the Department, and shall be accompanied by a fee of $1.15 per each grade of each brand, except those fertilizers sold in packages of 10 pounds or less shall be registered at a fee of $40 per each grade of each brand. Upon approval by the Department, a copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31 of each year. The application shall include the following information:  (1) The net weight; (2) The brand and grade; (3) The guaranteed analysis; (4) The name and address of the registrant. (b) Each soil conditioner before being distributed in the State will be registered. The application for this registration will include a label or facsimile thereof for said material, and the Department may require proof to substantiate claims made for the material. (c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a distributor shall not be required to register any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner which is already registered under this chapter by another person, providing the label does not differ in any respect. (d) Also, notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a distributor shall not be required to register custom blends of commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner, but shall be required to register his firm at a fee of $100 for each individual facility distributing custom blends in the state and to label such fertilizer as provided in § 2105(b) of this title. All registrations expire on December 31 of each year. (e) All amendments to the terms of registration or application therefor are subject to fees specified in subsection (a) of this section and § 2106 of this title. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  2104;  58 Del. Laws, c. 157;  67 Del. Laws, c. 260, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 140, § 1;
3 DE Code § 2105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 3 - Agriculture|Chapter 21. Commercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners|§ 2105. Labels.

§ 2105. Labels. (a) Any commercial fertilizer distributed in this State in containers shall have placed on or affixed to the container a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the information required by § 2104(a)(1)-(4) of this title. In case of bulk shipments, this information in written or printed form shall accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at the time of delivery. (b) A commercial fertilizer formulated according to the open formula method according to specifications furnished by a consumer prior to mixing shall be labeled to show the net weight, guaranteed analysis of each ingredient, and the name and address of the distributor; and after mixing, the guaranteed analysis on the label is to be determined by percentage of weight of a ton the same as is defined under “grade” in § 2103 of this title. 3 Del. C. 1953, §  2105;  58 Del. Laws, c. 157;  83 Del. Laws, c. 140, § 1;