Section 6, The National Fertilizer Regulations, 2020.

(1) An inspector shall take samples of fertilizer for thepurpose of analysis under Regulation 5 and he shall - (a) inform the owner of the fertilizer of the purpose for taking the samples; (b) divide the sample into 3 parts and indicate on the samples as follows - (i) the owner's sample; (ii) the main sample; (iii) the reference sample; and (c) seal each sample in a manner that it cannot be opened without breaking the seal; (d) deliver - (i) the owner's sample to the owner; (ii) the main sample to the designated laboratory; and (iii) deliver the reference sample to the Executive-Director of the Agency. (2) An inspector shall, together with the owner of fertilizer sign each of the sealed samples. (3) The Agency shall, where the inspection reveals after analysis that the fertilizer sample - (a) meets the requirements specified in these Regulations, immediately release the fertilizer to the owner; (b) does not meet the requirements specified in these Regulations, - (i) hold the fertilizer until the owner of the fertilizer complies with the requirements of these Regulations; or (ii) issue an order for the disposal of the fertilizer in such manner as may be determined by the Minister. (4) Where an inspection after analysis under subregulation (3) reveals that a fertilizer sample does not meet the requirements specified in these Regulations, the owner of the fertilizer may appeal to the Agency in writing within 15 days after receipt of the notice of the results of the analysis. (5) The Agency shall, within 14 days after the receipt of the appeal under sub-regulation (4), forward the reference sample of the fertilizer to a referral laboratory and the cost of the analysis shall be borne by the appellant. (6) A person who is not satisfied with the result of an analysis of a referral laboratory may within 30 days after being informed of the decision, apply to the High Court for a review. (7) A manufacturer, importer or distributor of fertilizer shall pay inspection fees to the Agency at the point of entry for every ton of fertilizer distributed in Sierra Leone. 8 9 Inspection procedure. (8) A person who imports raw materials into Sierra Leone to produce finished fertilizer products shall not pay inspection fees but shall pay inspection fees on the finished fertilizer products from imported raw materials. (9) A manufacturer, importer or distributor of fertilizer who fails to pay the inspection fees commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than Le 7, 000, 000. 00 or to a term of imprisonment of not less than 5 years or to both such fine and imprisonment.