HB155 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jamie KielRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Agricultural lime, required to be labeled with relative neutralizing value as defined, Secs. 2-23-2, 2-23-4 am'd.
Summary: HB 155 would require agricultural lime sold in Alabama to be labeled with a Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) calculated from calcium carbonate equivalent and fineness.
What This Bill Does
Defines Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) as a measure of lime effectiveness based on calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) and fineness. It requires the label on each agricultural liming material to show the RNV calculated with the formula RNV = CCE × [(0.5 × A) + (1 × B)], where A is the percent passing through 10-mesh but not 60-mesh and B is the percent passing through 60-mesh. It preserves existing label requirements and adds RNV information on all containers or delivery slips for bulk sales, making it easier for buyers to compare products. The bill also updates related definitions in the agricultural lime statutes and sets an effective date for the new rules.

Who It Affects
Agricultural lime manufacturers, processors, and distributors: must label products with the new RNV information and follow the updated labeling rules.
Retailers and bulk sellers of agricultural liming materials: must display RNV on containers or delivery slips in addition to existing required labeling details.

Key Provisions
Defines Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) as a calculation using calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) and fineness to represent lime effectiveness.
Adds a labeling requirement: agricultural liming materials sold or imported must include the RNV on the label, using the formula RNV = CCE × [(0.5 × A) + (1 × B)].
Specifies label contents: manufacturer/brand, product type, minimum CCE, minimum Mg (if claimed), minimum K2O/P2O5 (if claimed), maximum water, net weight, and the RNV with definitions for A and B.
Amends the definitions section to include RNV and related terms for agricultural liming materials.
Establishes the act's effective date: the law takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects: Agriculture