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CA AB2511
Bill
Status
Passed
9/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Marc Levine
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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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