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This bill defines several agricultural product categories to clarify their regulatory status and provide guidance for their sale and use. Specifically, it introduces definitions for "plant regulator" (a substance that affects plant growth or maturation), "plant biostimulant" (a substance that supports natural plant processes and improves nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and overall plant development), "nutritional chemical" (a substance that enhances nutrient availability or utilization), and "vitamin hormone product" (a mixture of plant hormones, nutrients, inoculants, or soil amendments). The bill requires the commissioner of agriculture to develop rules governing these products within 120 days of the act's enactment, ensuring proper oversight and regulation. The definitions are detailed and nuanced, distinguishing between substances of biological origin and synthetically derived compounds that have similar structures and functions. By creating these clear definitions, the bill aims to provide agricultural producers and regulators with a more precise framework for understanding and managing these specialized agricultural products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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