1. (a) If the state chemist determines that a manure based fertilizer is being offered for sale in violation of this chapter, the state chemist may issue to and enforce upon the owner or custodian:

   1. (1) a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order; and

   2. (2) a written or printed order to hold the manure based fertilizer at a designated place until:

      1. (A) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter;
      2. (B) the state chemist releases the manure based fertilizer in writing; or
      3. (C) the violation is legally disposed of by written authority.

2. (b) The state chemist shall release manure based fertilizer withdrawn under subsection (a) when:

   1. (1) the owner or custodian complies with this chapter; and
   2. (2) all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the withdrawal have been paid.

As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.