The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating definitions related to fertilizers and soil products. Key changes include the clarification of terms such as "mixed fertilizer," which is now defined as a fertilizer that contains any combination of fertilizer materials, and "mixed soil product," which refers to products made from soil amendments that do not make specific nutrient value claims and are exempt from certain registration and inspection fees. Additionally, the definitions of "soil amendment" and "soil conditioner" have been expanded to specify the types of materials included and the conditions under which they are regulated.

Other notable amendments include the redefinition of "unmanipulated manure" as a soil amendment that is not subject to registration or inspection fees, and the adjustment of the term "registrant" to clarify that it refers to the person that registers a product. The bill also introduces new language regarding the claims that can be made about soil conditioners and composted products, specifying that those making specific nutrient value claims will be classified as fertilizers. 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