2-2902. Definitions. - Kansas Statutes

2-2902

Chapter 2.--AGRICULTURE Article 29.--AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS

      2-2902.   Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein:

      (a)   "Agricultural liming materials" means a product whose calcium and magnesium compounds are capable of neutralizing soil acidity;

      (b)   "limestone" means a material consisting essentially of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate, which is capable of neutralizing soil acidity;

      (c)   "burnt lime" means a material made from limestone which consists essentially of calcium oxide or a combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide;

      (d)   "hydrated lime" means a material made from burnt lime which consists essentially of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide;

      (e)   "marl" means a granular or loosely consolidated earthy material composed largely of sea shell fragments and calcium carbonate;

      (f)   "industrial by-product" means any industrial waste or by-product containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize soil acidity;

      (g)   "brand" means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale;

      (h)   "fineness" means the percentage by weight of the material which will pass U. S. standard sieves of specified sizes;

      (i)   "label" means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket which accompanies bulk shipments;

      (j)   "person" means an individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation; and

      (k)   "calcium carbonate equivalent" means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as weight percentage of calcium carbonate.

      History:   L. 1976, ch. 3, § 2; July 1.