AGRIC-FERTILIZER AND BLENDS Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Frerichs, Wm. Sam McCann-Linda Holmes, John M. Sullivan-David Koehler and Christine J. Johnson 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die 505 ILCS 80/2from Ch. 5, par. 55.2505 ILCS 80/3from Ch. 5, par. 55.3505 ILCS 80/4from Ch. 5, par. 55.4505 ILCS 80/5from Ch. 5, par. 55.5505 ILCS 80/6from Ch. 5, par. 55.6505 ILCS 80/6afrom Ch. 5, par. 55.6a505 ILCS 80/7from Ch. 5, par. 55.7505 ILCS 80/8from Ch. 5, par. 55.8505 ILCS 80/9from Ch. 5, par. 55.9505 ILCS 80/10from Ch. 5, par. 55.10505 ILCS 80/11from Ch. 5, par. 55.11505 ILCS 80/12from Ch. 5, par. 55.12505 ILCS 80/13from Ch. 5, par. 55.13505 ILCS 80/14from Ch. 5, par. 55.14505 ILCS 80/15from Ch. 5, par. 55.15505 ILCS 80/16from Ch. 5, par. 55.16505 ILCS 80/17from Ch. 5, par. 55.17505 ILCS 80/18afrom Ch. 5, par. 55.18a505 ILCS 80/19from Ch. 5, par. 55.19505 ILCS 80/20from Ch. 5, par. 55.20505 ILCS 80/21from Ch. 5, par. 55.21505 ILCS 80/21.5 new505 ILCS 80/6b rep.505 ILCS 80/18 rep.Amends the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Makes changes to the definitions. Provides for labeling requirements for fertilizers or custom blends. Provides that it shall be unlawful for misbranding or for the adulteration of a fertilizer within the State. Provides that the Director of the Department of Agriculture may refuse to register a fertilizer or cancel or suspend a fertilizer registration, custom blend, or fertilizer if certain specified claims are made. Permits the Director to issue and serve a written stop sale, stop use, or regulate removal upon an owner, operator, manager, or agent in charge of fertilizer. Creates the Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) for the purpose of pursuing nutrient research and providing educational programs to ensure the adoption and implementation of practices that optimize nutrient use efficiency, ensure soil fertility, and address environmental concerns with regard to fertilizer use. Provides that the Department has the authority to issue subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, or preliminary or permanent injunctions against any person from violating or continuing to violate any provision of the Act. Provides for penalties based on type of violation. Repeals a provision concerning fund appropriations and seizure, condemnation, and sale of fertilizers. Makes other corresponding changes. Effective immediately. 2/7/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 2/7/2012SenateFirst Reading 2/7/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2012SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation 2/23/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 2/23/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 2/24/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 2/28/2012SenateDo Pass Agriculture and Conservation; 008-000-000 2/28/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 29, 2012 2/28/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/1/2012SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine J. Johnson 3/1/2012SenateSecond Reading 3/1/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2012 5/2/2012SenateRe-referred to Assignments 1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die