As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Agricultural liming materials” means a product whose calcium and magnesium compounds are capable of neutralizing soil acidity, and including, but not limited to, limestone, burnt lime, hydrated lime, marl, industrial by-products, calcitic limestone, dolomatic limestone, and ground shells;
(2) “AOAC” means the Association of Official Analytical Chemists;
(3) “Brand” means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale;
(4) “Bulk” means material or product in nonpackaged form;
(5) “Calcium carbonate equivalent” means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as weight percentage of calcium carbonate;
(6) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner’s duly authorized representatives;
(7) “Fineness” means the percentage by weight of the material that will pass United States standard sieves of specified sizes as established by regulations pursuant to this part;
(8) “Label” means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket that accompanies bulk shipments;
(9) “Manufacturer” means any person in the business of making, shaping, or packaging an agricultural liming material into a form that will remain virtually unaltered until it reaches the hands of the final consumer;
(10) “Percent” or “percentage” means percent or percentage as measured by weight;
(11) “Person” means an individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation;
(12) “Ton” means a net weight of two thousand pounds (2,000 lbs.) avoirdupois; and
(13) “Weight” means the weight of undried material as offered for sale.
