Non-Agricultural and Special-Use Fertilizer Permits
If you distribute low-analysis fertilizers, you will need either a non-agricultural or special-use permit. Low-analysis fertilizers have less than 24 percent N-P-K. These permits remain in effect until you change the product's label or formulation. The permit fee is $25/permit, a one-time charge.
- Non-agricultural fertilizers are used on gardens, lawns, golf courses, greenhouses and nurseries and other non-farm uses, and for research.
- Special-use fertilizers are for product labeled for remedying nutrient deficiencies unique to certain crops or local areas.
You must obtain a product permit for each brand name and formulation, valid until you change the label or formulation. Permits are $25/product, a one-time charge.
Permit fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
If your fertilizer product also includes substances that claim to improve plant growth, crop yield or quality, or soil properties, complete a
Fertilizer-Additive Permit application instead.
If your low-analysis fertilizer product is labeled solely for organic crop production, it may qualify for an organic exemption from requiring a permit. Complete a
Fertilizer or SPA Organic Exempt application instead.
If your fertilizer product is NOT low-analysis (i.e. over 24 N-P-K or single ingredient), a permit is not required. If the product also contains a soil or plant additive, complete a
Soil or Plant Additive Permit application; otherwise, complete a
Fertilizer Permit Exempt application if the product does not include a soil or plant additive.
Link to Statute 94.64
Link to Rule ATCP 40.12
