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CA AB2137

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2010

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Chesbro

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts certified laboratory analyses from fertilizer labeling requirements for compost, cocompost, and mulch products until January 1, 2014.

  • Requires laboratory analysis documentation to include a 12-point boldface statement disclosing that nutrient content may vary due to feedstock variation and biological processes.

  • Defines "certified laboratory analysis" as analyses performed per California Code of Regulations Article 7 requirements, with specific rules for single-batch versus multi-batch compost products.

  • Requires certified laboratory analyses to include an appended list of all feedstocks and additives in the compost product.

  • Sunsets the exemption on January 1, 2014, unless extended by subsequent legislation enacted before that date.

Legislative Description

Fertilizing material: labels.

Last Action

To inactive file on motion of Senator Romero.

8/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules5/10/2010
Agriculture3/4/2010

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