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[CITE: 7USC6508]

 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
                    CHAPTER 94--ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
 
Sec. 6508. Prohibited crop production practices and materials


(a) Seed, seedlings and planting practices

    For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such 
farm shall not apply materials to, or engage in practices on, seeds or 
seedlings that are contrary to, or inconsistent with, the applicable 
organic certification program.

(b) Soil amendments

    For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such 
farm shall not--
        (1) use any fertilizers containing synthetic ingredients or any 
    commercially blended fertilizers containing materials prohibited 
    under this chapter or under the applicable State organic 
    certification program; or
        (2) use as a source of nitrogen: phosphorous, lime, potash, or 
    any materials that are inconsistent with the applicable organic 
    certification program.

(c) Crop management

    For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such 
farm shall not--
        (1) use natural poisons such as arsenic or lead salts that have 
    long-term effects and persist in the environment, as determined by 
    the applicable governing State official or the Secretary;
        (2) use plastic mulches, unless such mulches are removed at the 
    end of each growing or harvest season; or
        (3) use transplants that are treated with any synthetic or 
    prohibited material.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XXI, Sec. 2109, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3940.)
