All official samples of agricultural liming materials obtained and analyzed under the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, §2-23-6, shall be retained by the Department of Agriculture and Industries at the conclusion of the analysis, as follows:

1. (a) Samples, where no deficiency has been determined, may be discarded at any time following the conclusion of the analysis.
2. (b) Samples, where a deficiency has been determined by analysis, shall be retained for a period of 180 days. This period may be extended for a reasonable period upon the request of any concerned or interested party, timely made, to the Department of Agriculture and Industries.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-23-9.

History: Filed April 19, 1982.