2-1204. Labeling. (1) Every package or container of commercial fertilizer shall bear a distinctly printed label in the English language on a tag attached to the package or container, or distinctly printed on the package or container. The label shall show and state: (a) The name and address of the person registering the commercial fertilizer; (b) the brand and grade of the commercial fertilizer; (c) the net weight in the package or container; (d) the registered guaranteed analysis. The guaranteed analysis shall include the minimum percentages of plant foods in the following order and form: Nitrogen, minimum ____ percent Available phosphoric acid, minimum ____ percent Soluble potash, minimum ____ percent, except (A) unacidulated mineral phosphatic materials and basic slag shall show the guaranteed analysis in the following order and form: Total phosphoric acid, minimum ____ percent Available phosphoric acid, minimum ____ percent Fineness of grind: ____ percent through mesh screen, and (B) bone, tankage, and other natural organic phosphate materials shall show the guaranteed analysis in the following form: Total phosphoric acid, minimum ____ percent; (e) commercial fertilizers containing any ingredient which is injurious to plants, shall be labeled to show: (A) The name and percentage of each such active ingredient; (B) adequate directions for use; and (C) adequate warnings against misuse; (f) the minimum percentage of any and all other plant food elements or compounds contributing to the value of the commercial fertilizer; and (g) such other information as may be prescribed by rules and regulations. (2) Bulk lots shall be accompanied by a label which shall be delivered to the purchaser showing the information required by this section. (3) No commercial fertilizer, except a specialty fertilizer, shall contain or be manufactured from process tankage. History: L. 1927, ch. 14, § 3; L. 1949, ch. 2, § 3; L. 1992, ch. 195, § 3; April 30. Source or prior law: L. 1903, ch. 313, § 1; L. 1907, ch. 217, § 4; R.S. 1923, § 2-1204. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026