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CA AB2511

Bill

Status

Passed

9/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marc Levine

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "auxiliary soil and plant substances" to include biochar as a product intended to influence soils, plant growth, or crop or plant quality
  • Defines biochar as materials derived from thermochemical conversion of biomass in an oxygen-limited environment containing at least 60 percent carbon
  • Excludes biochar from the category of soil amendments that are excluded from the auxiliary soil and plant substances definition
  • Establishes regulatory framework for biochar under existing fertilizer material licensure requirements for manufacturers and distributors
  • Effective September 13, 2016

Legislative Description

Fertilizing materials: auxiliary soil and plant substances: biochar.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 331, Statutes of 2016.

9/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/21/2016
Agriculture6/9/2016
Rules6/1/2016
Appropriations3/31/2016
Agriculture3/8/2016

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