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U.S. Code > Title 7 > Chapter 94 > § 6508 - Prohibited crop production practices and materials

(a) Seed, seedlings and planting practices
  For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not apply materials to, or engage in practices on, seeds
or seedlings that are contrary to, or inconsistent with, the
applicable organic certification program.
(b) Soil amendments
  For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not - 
    (1) use any fertilizers containing synthetic ingredients or any
  commercially blended fertilizers containing materials prohibited
  under this chapter or under the applicable State organic
  certification program; or
    (2) use as a source of nitrogen: phosphorous, lime, potash, or
  any materials that are inconsistent with the applicable organic
  certification program.
(c) Crop management
  For a farm to be certified under this chapter, producers on such
farm shall not - 
    (1) use natural poisons such as arsenic or lead salts that have
  long-term effects and persist in the environment, as determined
  by the applicable governing State official or the Secretary;
    (2) use plastic mulches, unless such mulches are removed at the
  end of each growing or harvest season; or
    (3) use transplants that are treated with any synthetic or
  prohibited material.

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