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Section 29, The National Fertilizer Regulations, 2020.
Status not yet checkedThe National Fertilizer Regulations, 2020., Sierra Leone
(1) A manufacturer, importer or distributor of fertilizershall not manufacture, import or distribute fertilizer which is plant
nutrient deficient.
(2) For the purpose of these regulations a fertilizer is
plant nutrient deficient if the analysis by an approved laboratory of
an official sample shows that the fertilizer is deficient in one or more
of its guaranteed plant nutrients beyond the maximum tolerance limits.
(3) A deficiency in an official sample of fertilizer resulting
from non-uniformity is not distinguishable from a deficiency due to
actual plant nutrient shortage and shall be properly subjected to
official action.
(4) A manufacturer, importer or distributor of fertilizer
who manufactures, imports or distributes fertilizer which is plant
nutrient deficient, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to
a fine not exceeding Le20, 000, 000. 00 or to a term of imprisonment
not exceeding 12 months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
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