The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating definitions and terms related to fertilizers and their use. Key changes include the clarification of "adulterated product" to specify that it refers to any product containing a harmful substance that can injure beneficial life when used as directed. The definition of "biosolids" is refined to indicate that it consists of disinfected sewage sludge, and a new term, "composted product," is introduced to describe products made through controlled biological decomposition that benefit plant growth. Additionally, the bill modifies the definitions of "fertilizer" and "fertilizer material" to include specific nutrient value claims and to clarify the nature of these substances.

Other notable updates include the introduction of terms such as "general nutrient value statement" and "specific nutrient value claim," which provide clearer guidelines for labeling and advertising fertilizers. The bill also revises the definitions of various stakeholders, such as "distributor" and "licensee," to ensure consistency in language. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other related bills in the legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.8501