RSA 431:8 Plant Food Deficiency.

I. When the official analysis under RSA 431:7 shall show that a fertilizer is deficient in nitrogen, available phosphate, and/or soluble potash in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs (a) and (b), then a penalty payment of 3 times the value of such deficiency shall be assessed. When a fertilizer is subject to a penalty payment under both (a) and (b), the larger penalty payment shall apply. A fertilizer is deficient when:
(a) One or more of its guaranteed primary plant nutrients are beyond the investigational allowances established by rule; or
(b) The overall index value of the fertilizer is below the level established by rule.
II. Penalty payments for deficiencies beyond the investigational allowances as established by rule for any other constituent cove