Rule 40-27-1-.01. Definitions

Rule 40-27-1-.01. Definitions

1. (1) "Act" means the Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1996.

2. (2) "Fineness or Particle Size" means the percentage by weight of the liming material which will pass a U. S. Standard sieve and the following minimums shall apply:

   1. (a) Solid liming materials:

      90% through a 10 mesh sieve

      50% through a 50 mesh sieve

      25% through a 100 mesh sieve

   2. (b) Liquid or suspension liming materials:

      100% through a 20 mesh sieve

      60% through a 200 mesh sieve

   3. (c) Finely ground limestone:

      98% through a 20 mesh sieve

      70% through a 100 mesh sieve

   4. (d) Industrial by-products - while no minimums are required, product labels must state the following:

      Percentage (%) passing a 10 mesh sieve

      Percentage (%) passing a 50 mesh sieve

      Percentage (%) passing a 100 mesh sieve

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 2-12-49.

History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Aug. 23, 1996; eff. Sept. 12, 1996.