S.L. 549.66 Art. 9ASoil improver/soil conditioner.

(1)Holdings producing soil improver/soil conditioner shall apply to the Director for approval prior to each movement from the holding of such soil improver/soil conditioner.

(2) Applicants who apply in terms of sub-regulation (1) shall for each movement:

(a) carry out Nitrogen Tests to confirm the nitrogen content and submit the results thereof to the Director:

Provided that the expenses related to such tests shall be borne by the holding.

(b) submit to the Director for his approval a contingency plan which clearly indicates the alternative disposal solutions in the event that the soil improver/soil conditioner no longer meets the ≤0.05 % Nitrogen threshold.

(3) The Director may carry out an inspection on the holding where samples may be taken for testing prior to giving a decision in terms of sub-regulation (1).

(4) Holdings producing soil improver/soil conditioner shall be exempted from regulations 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of these regulations.