SB173 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Will BarfootDonnie ChesteenSam GivhanGarlan GudgerTim MelsonRandy PriceGreg J. ReedClay ScofieldShay ShelnuttTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Agricultural lime, required to be labeled with relative neutralizing value as defined, Secs. 2-23-2, 2-23-4 am'd.

Summary

The bill requires labeling agricultural liming materials with a defined relative neutralizing value (RNV) and related product information.

What This Bill Does

It defines relative neutralizing value (RNV) and related terms for agricultural liming materials. It requires that lime sold or imported into Alabama carry a clear label with RNV and other details, including minimum sieve guarantees, calcium carbonate equivalent, and any claimed nutrients. The label must also include manufacturer information, product type, water content, net weight, and a formula for calculating RNV, and it prohibits false or misleading statements. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Manufacturers, processors, and distributors of agricultural liming materials: must place conforming labels with RNV and specified information on their products (or delivery slips for bulk).
• Farmers, retailers, and other buyers of agricultural liming materials: will see standardized labels and can compare products using RNV and other labeled data.

Key Provisions

• Defines Agricultural Liming Materials and Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) and related terms in Section 2-23-2.
• Amends Section 2-23-2 to require RNV and its calculation, with A as the percent passing through a 10-mesh screen (but not 60-mesh) and B as the percent passing through a 60-mesh screen.
• Amends Section 2-23-4 to require a conspicuous label on each container (or a delivery slip for bulk) with: manufacturer/distributor name, brand, product type, minimum sieve guarantees, minimum CCE, minimum Mg if claimed, minimum K2O/P2O5 if claimed, maximum water content, net weight, and RNV.
• RNV is calculated as: RNV = CCE x [(0.5 x A) + (1 x B)].
• Prohibits false or misleading statements about quality, analysis, type, or composition on labels or advertising.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Agriculture