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7 ME Rev Stat § 748 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5: FERTILIZERS|7 §748. Regulations, standards and definitions

 §748. Regulations, standards and definitions The commissioner is charged with the enforcement of this subchapter, and is empowered to promulgate and adopt, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry into effect the full intent and meaning of this subchapter. The commissioner is empowered to adopt regulations establishing definitions and standards for commercial fertilizer ingredients and such other regulations as may be necessary for the enforcement of any provisions of this subchapter.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §75 (AMD).]1.  "Withdrawal from sale" orders.  When the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe a commercial fertilizer is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, or of any of the prescribed regulations under this subchapter, the commissioner may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from sale" order warning the distributor not to dispose of the fertilizer in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The commissioner shall release the commercial fertilizer so withdrawn when the provisions and regulations have been complied with and all costs and expenses incurred in the withdrawal have been paid. The issuance of such an order may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. If compliance is not obtained within 30 days, the commissioner may begin proceedings for condemnation.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §103 (COR).] 2.  Condemnation and confiscation.  Any lot of commercial fertilizer, not in compliance with this subchapter, shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which said commercial fertilizer is located. In the event the court finds the said commercial fertilizer to be in violation of this subchapter, and orders the condemnation of said commercial fertilizer, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial fertilizer and the laws of the State. In no instance shall the disposition of said commercial fertilizer be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of said commercial fertilizer or for permission to process or relabel said commercial fertilizer to bring it into compliance with this subchapter.   3.  Establishment of allowances.  The commissioner shall establish by rule allowances for deviations from the guaranteed analysis for plant nutrients and from the overall index value of a fertilizer. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 147, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §§75,76 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 147, §6 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §103 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 749 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5: FERTILIZERS|7 §749. Enforcement

 §749. Enforcement This subchapter shall be administered by the commissioner.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §55 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 541, §A55 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 750 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5: FERTILIZERS|7 §750. Violations

 §750. Violations 1.  Violation.  A person, firm or corporation may not violate this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2007, c. 147, §7 (AMD).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2007, c. 147, §7 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 147, §7 (AMD).] 3.  Application.  This subchapter may not be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's agent to report for suit or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this subchapter when the commissioner believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §11 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §72 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §B11 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 147, §7 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 761 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §761. Title

 §761. Title This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Agricultural Liming Materials Act."   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 764 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §764. Prohibited acts

 §764. Prohibited acts No person may sell or offer for sale any agricultural liming material in this State unless it complies with this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter. No person may sell or offer for sale any agricultural liming material in this State containing materials that are or will be deleterious to plant or animal life, when the agricultural liming material is applied at rates recommended by a soils testing laboratory.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 764-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §764-A. Exemption for industrial by-products

 §764-A. Exemption for industrial by-products Section 764 does not apply to unpackaged industrial by-products derived primarily from residuals regulated by Title 38, chapter 13 and by rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection governing solid waste management matters concerning composting facilities and the agronomic utilization of residuals when those industrial by-products include a legible and conspicuous disclaimer on their marketing materials and labeling specifically stating: "This product is an industrial by-product, and any claims of neutralizing value and fineness are not guarantees."   [PL 2013, c. 204, §6 (NEW).]Industrial by-products exempted under this section need not comply with sections 765 and 766.   [PL 2013, c. 204, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 204, §6 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 765 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §765. Registration

 §765. Registration 1.  Registration required; fee.  Each separately identified agricultural liming product shall be registered before being offered for sale, sold or distributed in the State. The application for registration shall be submitted to the commissioner on forms furnished or approved by the commissioner and shall be accompanied by a fee of $50. Upon approval by the commissioner, a copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31st of each year.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§1, 3 (NEW).] 2.  Fees; nonlapsing fund.  The commissioner shall collect all fees under this subchapter and section 743 and deposit them with the Treasurer of State in a separate account to be used for carrying out this subchapter and subchapter 5, including the cost of inspection, sampling and analysis of commercial fertilizers and agricultural liming materials. These funds do not lapse, but remain in a carry-over account.   [PL 2015, c. 191, §8 (AMD).] 3.  Registration not required if already registered.  A distributor shall not be required to register any brand of agricultural liming material which is already registered under this subchapter by another person, provided that the label does not differ in any respect.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§1, 3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 393, §4 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 191, §8 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 766 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §766. Report of tonnage

 §766. Report of tonnage 1.  By registrants.  On or before September 1st in each year each registrant shall file with the commissioner, on forms prescribed by the commissioner, the number of tons of each agricultural liming material sold during the 12 months preceding July 1st of that year.   [PL 2015, c. 191, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Commissioner's report.  The commissioner may publish and distribute annually, to each agricultural liming material registrant and other interested persons, a composite report showing the tons of agricultural liming material sold in the State.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 393, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 607, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 191, §9 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 767 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §767. Inspection; sampling; analysis

 §767. Inspection; sampling; analysis 1.  Commissioner shall inspect, analyze, test.  The commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized agent, shall sample, inspect, analyze and test the agricultural liming materials distributed within this State to determine whether the agricultural liming materials are in compliance with this subchapter. The commissioner, individually or through the commissioner's agent, may enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to have access to agricultural liming materials subject to this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter and to the records relating to their distribution.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §105 (COR).] 2.  Methods of analysis and sampling.  The methods of analysis and sampling shall be those approved by the commissioner and shall be guided by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists procedures.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] 3.  Adulterated or misbranded materials.  When the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicate an agricultural liming material has been adulterated or misbranded, the results of analysis shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the registrant and to the distributor of the sample. If the registrant or distributor, within 30 days of notification, requests a portion of the test sample then the commissioner shall furnish, within 30 days of this request, a portion of the sample to the registrant or distributor who made the request.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §105 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 768 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §768. Stop sale orders

 §768. Stop sale orders 1.  Issuance of order.  The commissioner may issue a written "stop sale, use or removal" order to the owner or custodian of any lot of agricultural liming materials when the commissioner determines that a violation of this subchapter has taken place. The order must include a notice that the owner or custodian may request a review of the determination of the commissioner at a hearing by filing a written request with the commissioner.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] 2.  Hearing.  Within 10 days of receipt of a request for a hearing under subsection 1, the commissioner shall hold a hearing in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV. Upon the hearing, the commissioner shall either rescind the order or, for good cause shown, continue the order.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] 3.  Release of materials.  When the requirements of this subchapter have been met and all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid, the commissioner shall release the agricultural liming materials held under this section by terminating the "stop sale, use or removal" order and issuing a release order. The issuance of the release order shall not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 769 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §769. Fines for violations

 §769. Fines for violations 1.  Violation.  A person, firm or corporation may not violate this subchapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this subchapter.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Application.  This subchapter may not be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's agent to bring suit or institute seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of this subchapter when the commissioner believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §B12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 770 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-A: AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS|7 §770. Rules for administration

 §770. Rules for administration The commissioner after reasonable notice and hearing may promulgate and enforce rules for the administration of this subchapter, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, and grant exemptions from specific requirements of this subchapter as, from time to time, may be required.   [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 425, §§1,3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 775 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §775. Title

 §775. Title This Act shall be known as the "Maine Plant and Soil Amendment Act."   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 777 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §777. Labeling

 §777. Labeling The following information shall appear on the face or display side of the container of any plant amendment or soil amendment offered for sale. It shall be in a readable and conspicuous form and shall be considered the label. If distributed in bulk, a written or printed statement of the required information shall accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at time of delivery:   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]1.  Net weight.  Net weight;   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Brand name.  Brand name;   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Guaranteed analysis.  The name of each amending ingredient and the amount of each expressed in terms commonly applied to the ingredients, and the total percent of other ingredients;   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Purpose of product.  Purpose of product;   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Direction for application.  Direction for application; and   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Name and address of the registrant.  Name and address of the registrant.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).] No information shall appear on any package, label, delivery slip or advertising matter which is false or misleading.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The commissioner may require proof of claims made for any plant or soil amendment. If no claims are made the commissioner may request statements of usefulness and value of the plant or soil amendment. For verification of claims or statements the commissioner may rely on experimental data, evaluations or advice supplied from such sources as the Director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station. The verification must be related to Maine conditions for which the product is intended.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §106 (COR).]The commissioner may allow labeling by volume rather than weight in packaging of plant or soil amendments.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §106 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 778 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §778. Registration

 §778. Registration Each separately identified plant or soil amendment product must be registered by the distributor before being distributed in this State. The application for registration must be submitted to the commissioner on the form approved by the commissioner and must be accompanied by a fee of $25 per product. Upon approval by the commissioner a copy of the approved registration must be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31st of each year. A registrant shall submit to the commissioner a copy of labels and advertising literature with the registration request for each soil amendment.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §107 (COR).]A distributor shall not be required to register any brand of plant or soil amendment which is already registered under this subchapter by another person, providing the label and advertising literature do not differ in any respect.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]Any material intended for use in promoting any plant or soil amendment which is developed subsequent to application for acquisition shall be submitted to the commission for approval prior to use. The material shall not be so used without the approval of the commissioner.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The commissioner may by rule set the minimum percentage of a plant or soil-amending ingredient that shall be present before a plant or soil amendment can be registered.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The fees shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State and are appropriated for carrying out this subchapter. These funds shall not lapse.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §107 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 779 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §779. Tonnage reporting

 §779. Tonnage reporting Every person who distributes a plant or soil amendment shall file with the commissioner on or before September 1st in each year, on forms supplied by him, the number of tons of each plant or soil amendment sold in the State during the 12 months preceding July 1st of the current year.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]When more than one distributor is involved in the distribution of a plant or soil amendment product, the last registrant who distributes to a nonregistrant is responsible for reporting the tonnage.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 780 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §780. Inspection; sampling; analysis; testing

 §780. Inspection; sampling; analysis; testing The commissioner shall sample, inspect, analyze and test plant and soil amendment distributed within the State as the commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the plant or soil amendments are in compliance with this subchapter. The commissioner may enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to have access to plant or soil amendments subject to this subchapter and to the records relating to their distribution.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §108 (COR).]The methods of analysis, testing and sampling shall be those adopted by the commissioner from sources such as the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, or other sources acceptable to the commissioner.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The results of official analyses or tests shall be distributed by the commissioner as provided by rule.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §108 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 781 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED|Subchapter 5-B: MAINE PLANT AND SOIL AMENDMENT ACT|7 §781. Disposition of misbranded or adulterated amendments

 §781. Disposition of misbranded or adulterated amendments If the analyses or tests show that any plant or soil amendments are misbranded or adulterated, disposition of the amendment shall be in accordance with rules.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The commissioner may adopt rules establishing tolerable deficiencies for guaranteed analyses. The commissioner may also establish a schedule of assessments for exceeding the tolerable deficiencies. The assessments must be against the registrant of a soil or plant amendment. The assessments must bear a reasonable relationship to the commercial value of the deficiency.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §109 (COR).]Nothing contained in this section shall prevent any person from appealing to a court of competent jurisdiction for a judgment as to the justification of the assessments imposed.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The assessments shall in no manner be construed as limiting the consumer's right to bring a civil action in damage against the registrant paying the assessment.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]For the purpose of determining commercial values to be applied under this section, the commissioner shall determine from the registrant's sales invoice the values charged for the plant or soil amending ingredients. If no invoice is available or if the invoice fails to provide sufficient information, the commissioner may use other methods to determine values. The values so determined shall be used in determining and levying assessments.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The assessment shall in no manner be construed as limiting the department's right to bring a civil action for a penalty against the registrant.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]The assessments and penalties received shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State and are appropriated for carrying out this subchapter. These funds shall not lapse.   [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 491, §§1,2 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §109 (COR).