# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 6. Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials

### Subtitle 2. Maryland Commercial Fertilizer Law

#### Section 6-212

If the Secretary finds that a consumer possesses any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner short in weight, the registrant of the product shall pay the consumer a penalty equal to two times the value of the actual shortage within 30 days after official notice of the Secretary.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)