4:9-15.43 Record of sales of restricted commercial fertilizer.

2. a. Every manufacturer or distributor of a restricted commercial fertilizer shall record, on forms provided by the secretary, the number of a valid State or federal driver's license bearing a photograph, or other picture identification card number approved for buyer identification by the State Board of Agriculture, and make a clear copy of that identification, before offering for sale or selling restricted commercial fertilizer to that buyer.

b. Licensed manufacturers or distributors shall maintain for at least two years a record of all sales of restricted commercial fertilizer including:

(1) the date of sale or delivery of the fertilizer;

(2) the name, address and copy of the driver's license or picture identification card of the person to whom the fertilizer was sold or delivered;

(3) the amount of the fertilizer; and

(4) any other information as may be required by the State Board of Agriculture.

c. Licensed manufacturers or distributors shall annually compile and report the information required pursuant to subsection a. of this section to the State Board of Agriculture.

d. The State Board of Agriculture shall refuse to grant or renew a license of a manufacturer or distributor who fails to comply with the reporting requirements set forth in subsections a. and b. of this section.

e. A licensed manufacturer or distributor may refuse to offer for sale or sell restricted commercial fertilizer to buyers attempting to purchase ammonium nitrate out of season, in unusual quantities or under suspect purchase patterns.

f. The State Board of Agriculture, after consultation with the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force, shall promulgate regulations implementing the provisions of this section.

L.2005,c.37,s.2.