94.64(1)(r)
(r) "Ton" means a net ton of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.
94.64(1)(t)
(t) "Unmanipulated animal or vegetable manure" means animal or vegetable manure which has not been treated by mechanical drying, grinding or pelletizing, by adding a substance or by any other means.
94.64(2)(a)(a) Any packaged fertilizer, including packaged custom mixed fertilizer, distributed in this state shall have placed on or affixed to the package a label setting forth in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
94.64(2)(a)1.
1. Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
94.64(2)(b)
(b) Any fertilizer distributed in this state in bulk shall be accompanied by a written or printed invoice or statement to be furnished to purchaser at time of delivery containing in clearly legible and conspicuous form the following information:
94.64(2)(b)1.
1. Name and address of the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
94.64(2)(c)
(c) In lieu of grade and guaranteed analysis, custom mixed fertilizer sold in bulk may be labeled to show the weight and grade of each material in the mixture and total weight of the mixture. Grade shall be indicated if a grade is specified by the purchaser.
94.64(2)(d)
(d) All fertilizer in bulk storage shall be identified with a label attached to the storage bin or container giving the name or grade of the product.
94.64(2)(e)1.1. Guaranteed analysis for the primary nutrients of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium shall be expressed on the label in the following order and form:
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94.64(2)(e)2.
2. If elemental guarantees are required by department rule under
sub. (9) (a), the guaranteed analysis shall be expressed in terms of percentage of available phosphorus and potassium.
94.64(2)(e)3.
3. Additional plant nutrients, besides nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, claimed to be present in any form or manner shall be guaranteed on the elemental basis. Other beneficial substances or compounds, determinable by laboratory methods, may be guaranteed if approved by the department.
94.64(3)(a)1.1. Except as provided in
subd. 2., no person may manufacture or distribute fertilizer in this state without an annual license from the department. A separate license is required for each business location and each mobile unit at which the person manufactures fertilizer. A license shall expire on August 14 annually and is not transferable between persons or locations.
94.64(3)(a)2.
2. Notwithstanding
subd. 1., a person who distributes only any of the following is not required to obtain a license under
subd. 1.:
94.64(3)(a)2.a.
a. Fertilizer materials to manufacturers for further manufacturing.
94.64(3)(a)2.b.
b. Packaged fertilizer that is in its original container as packaged and labeled by the manufacturer or distributor.
94.64(3)(a)2.c.
c. Bulk fertilizer that the person obtains for resale purposes from a licensed manufacturer or distributor and that is labeled as required under
sub. (2) (b) 1.,
4.,
5. and
6., with label information furnished by the licensed manufacturer or distributor.
94.64(3)(b)
(b) An applicant for a license under
par. (a) shall submit an application on a form provided by the department. The application shall include information reasonably required by the department for licensing purposes. As part of the application, the applicant shall identify the business location or mobile unit that the applicant uses to manufacture fertilizer in this state. The application shall be accompanied by all applicable fees under
par. (c).
94.64(3)(c)1.1. An applicant for a fertilizer license under
par. (a) shall pay the following fees:
94.64(3)(c)1.a.
a. For each business location and each mobile unit that the applicant uses to manufacture fertilizer in this state and that is not licensed under
s. 94.685 or
94.703, $50.
94.64(3)(c)1.b.
b. For each business location and each mobile unit that the applicant uses to manufacture fertilizer in this state and that is licensed under
s. 94.685 or
94.703, $25.
94.64(3)(c)1.c.
c. If the applicant distributes fertilizer but does not manufacture it in this state, $50.
94.64(3)(c)2.
2. The department shall deposit the fees collected under this paragraph in the agrichemical management fund.
94.64(3m)
(3m) NPK Percentage requirement; exemption permits. 94.64(3m)(a)(a) No person may distribute mixed fertilizer in which the sum of the guarantees for nitrogen, available phosphate and soluble potash totals less than 24% unless:
94.64(3m)(a)1.
1. The mixed fertilizer is exempted from this requirement by department rule; or
94.64(3m)(a)2.
2. The mixed fertilizer is a nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer and the person obtains a permit from the department authorizing its distribution as a nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer.
94.64(3m)(b)
(b) An application for a permit under
par. (a) 2. shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall be accompanied by a proposed product label and a nonrefundable fee of $25. The department may require that the applicant substantiate, by scientific evidence:
94.64(3m)(b)1.
1. The efficacy and usefulness of the nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer if applied under conditions existing in this state at the amount and frequency recommended by the applicant.
94.64(3m)(b)2.
2. The truth of any statement made in the proposed product label or in the permit application.
94.64(3m)(c)1.1. If the department finds that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of
par. (b), the department shall issue the permit.
94.64(3m)(c)2.
2. If the department finds that the applicant has failed to meet the requirements of
par. (b), the department shall issue a notice of denial of the permit.
94.64(3m)(d)
(d) Any person who wishes to change the active ingredient contents or the recommended amount or frequency of application of a nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer for which the person has received a permit under
par. (c), shall apply to the department for an amended permit.
Paragraphs (b) and
(c) apply to the issuance of amended permits.
94.64(3m)(e)
(e) No person who has been issued a permit or amended permit under this subsection may:
94.64(3m)(e)1.
1. Transfer the permit or amended permit to another person.
94.64(3m)(e)2.
2. Distribute or promote the distribution of the nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer using any performance, use or efficacy claim which exceeds that allowed by the permit or amended permit or which is inconsistent with the approved product label.
94.64(3m)(f)
(f) Issuance of a permit or amended permit under this subsection is neither an endorsement nor a warranty by the department.
94.64(4)(a)(a) A person who sells or distributes fertilizer in this state shall pay to the department a fee of 70 cents per ton for all fertilizers sold or distributed in this state with a minimum fee of $25 for 25 tons or less. This fee shall not be applicable to fertilizer materials or products sold to manufacturers or exchanged between them for further manufacturing or further processing. The department shall deposit the fees collected under this paragraph in the agrichemical management fund.
94.64(4)(am)
(am) In addition to paying the fee under
par. (a), a person who sells or distributes fertilizer in this state shall pay to the department a research fee of 10 cents per ton on all fertilizer sold or distributed in this state with a minimum fee of $1 for 10 tons or less. The department shall credit all research fees collected under this paragraph to the appropriation account under
s. 20.115 (7) (h).
94.64(4)(an)
(an) In addition to the fees under
pars. (a) and
(am), a groundwater fee of 10 cents per ton shall be paid to the department for all fertilizers sold or distributed in this state, with a minimum fee of $1 for aggregate sales of 10 tons or less. All moneys collected under this paragraph shall be credited to the environmental fund for groundwater management.
94.64(4)(ar)
(ar) In addition to paying the fees under
pars. (a),
(am) and
(an), a person who sells or distributes fertilizer in this state shall pay to the department a research fee of 10 cents per ton on all fertilizers sold or distributed in this state, with a minimum fee of $1 for sales of 10 tons or less. The department shall credit all research fees collected under this paragraph to the appropriation account under
s. 20.285 (1) (hm).
94.64(4)(b)
(b) A person who sells or distributes fertilizer in this state shall file an annual fertilizer tonnage report with the department setting forth the number of tons of fertilizer sold or distributed in this state. The fees under
pars. (a),
(am),
(an) and
(ar) shall be paid on the basis of the tonnage report and shall accompany the tonnage report. The report shall cover an annual reporting period ending June 30 of each year and shall be filed with the department not later than August 14 following the close of each annual reporting period. The department may, for cause, extend the filing deadline for up to 30 days in response to a written request. The department may audit the records upon which a tonnage report is based.
94.64(4)(c)
(c) If more than one distributor is involved in the chain of distribution of fertilizer, the one who sells directly to the consumer or to a distributor exempted from a license under
sub. (3) (a) is responsible for submitting the report and paying the inspection and research fees. Distributors exempt from a license shall not be responsible for the filing of tonnage reports or the payment of inspection and research fees for products purchased from a licensee.
94.64(4)(d)
(d) The license of any manufacturer or distributor who has failed to file reports or pay fees when due shall be subject to immediate suspension or revocation. Unpaid fees shall constitute a debt until paid. No license may be granted or renewed until the required reports are filed and the fees are paid. A penalty of 10% of the amount due, with a minimum penalty of $10, shall be assessed against the licensee for all amounts not paid when due.
94.64(4)(e)
(e) Each licensee shall maintain, for a period of 2 years, a record of quantities and grades of fertilizer sold or distributed by the licensee and shall make the records available for inspection and audit on request of the department.
94.64(4)(f)
(f) Tonnage equivalents shall be used for liquid fertilizer for payment of inspection and research fees and in statistical reports.
94.64(5)
(5) Statistical reports. In addition to the filing of tonnage reports for inspection and research fees, each licensee shall furnish to the department a report of the tonnage of each grade of fertilizer sold in this state during the same reporting period, or from July 1 to December 31 and from January 1 to June 30 of each year. The statements shall be filed with the department within 45 days after the close of each period. Failure to file the reports when due shall be cause for immediate license revocation or denial of license renewal. The time may be extended for an additional 30 days for cause on written request to the department. No tonnage payments, tonnage reports or information furnished under this section shall be disclosed in such a way as to divulge the operations of any person.
94.64(6)(a)(a) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the payment of inspection and research fees for sales or exchanges of fertilizers between manufacturers who mix fertilizer materials for sale or as preventing the free and unrestricted shipment of fertilizers for further processing to manufacturers licensed under this section.
94.64(6)(c)
(c) This section does not apply to any carrier in respect to any fertilizer delivered or consigned to it by others for transportation in the ordinary course of its business as a carrier.
94.64(7)
(7) Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person:
94.64(7)(a)
(a) To distribute any fertilizer in violation of this section or rules promulgated under this section.
94.64(7)(b)
(b) To make any false, deceptive or misleading guarantee, claim or representation in connection with the distribution of fertilizer.
94.64(7)(c)
(c) To manufacture or distribute any fertilizer without a license required by
sub. (3).
94.64(7)(d)
(d) To make any false or misleading statement in an application for a license or in any inspection fee or statistical report, or in any other statement or report filed with the department.
94.64(8)
(8) Inspection, sampling and analysis. 94.64(8)(a)(a) The department shall inspect, sample and analyze fertilizer distributed within the state at such time and place and to such extent as is necessary to determine compliance with this section.
94.64(8)(b)
(b) The department may enter, at all reasonable times, any building, conveyance or premises used in the manufacture and distribution of fertilizer in this state to determine compliance with this section and to stop any conveyance transporting fertilizer for the purpose of inspecting and sampling the fertilizer and examining its labeling.
94.64(8)(c)
(c) Manufacturers or distributors of fertilizer shall submit to the department, on request, fertilizer samples, copies of labeling or any other data or information which the department requests concerning composition and claims and representations made for fertilizer manufactured or distributed by them in this state.
94.64(8m)(a)(a)
Use of funds. At the end of each fiscal year, the moneys collected under
sub. (4) (am) and
s. 94.65 (6) (a) 3. shall be forwarded to the university of Wisconsin system to be used for research on soil management, soil fertility, plant nutrition problems and for research on surface water and groundwater problems which may be related to fertilizer usage; for dissemination of the results of the research; and for other designated activities tending to promote the correct usage of fertilizer materials.
94.64(8m)(b)
(b)
Fertilizer research council. The fertilizer research council shall recommend projects to be financed by fertilizer research funds. Members of the council shall meet at least annually to select projects to recommend for funding. The recommendations shall be made by majority vote of the council. If the university of Wisconsin system is unable to carry on the projected research, the council may recommend other appropriate nonprofit research institutions or agencies for receipt of funds.
94.64(9)
(9) Rules. The department may promulgate rules:
94.64(9)(a)
(a) Requiring that the guaranteed analysis of phosphorus and potassium be expressed in the elemental form. If adopted, such rule shall not take effect prior to July 1, 1972, and shall provide for an additional period of at least 5 years during which both the oxide and the elemental guarantees for phosphorus and potassium may be given on the same label.
94.64(9)(b)
(b) Regulating the sale and labeling of fertilizer, including warning or caution statements or directions for use in connection with the labeling of fertilizer.
94.64(9)(c)
(c) Governing methods of sampling, testing, examining and analyzing fertilizer.
94.64(9)(d)
(d) Prescribing tolerances for deficiencies found in percentages of plant nutrient guaranteed to be present.
94.64(9)(e)
(e) Prescribing the manner in which grade and guaranteed analysis shall be declared on the label.
94.64(9)(f)
(f) Establishing standards of identity and purity for fertilizer materials.
94.64(9)(g)
(g) Prescribing standards for the exemption of mixed fertilizers from the requirement under
sub. (3m) (a).
94.64(9)(h)
(h) Establishing standards and procedures to review an application for a permit or an amended permit for the distribution of a nonagricultural or special-use fertilizer under
sub. (3m) (b).
94.64(10)
(10) Publication. The department shall publish, at least annually, and in such form as it deems proper, information concerning the sales of fertilizers, together with other data on their production and use as it considers advisable, and a report of the results of the analyses based on official samples of fertilizers sold within the state compared with the analyses guaranteed on the product label. Information concerning the production and use of fertilizers shall be shown separately for the periods July 1 to December 31 and January 1 to June 30 of each year. No disclosure shall be made of the operations of any person.
