TITLE XL AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CHAPTER 434 MARKETING AND GRADING OF CERTAIN COMMODITIES
Coal
Section 434:9
434:9 Standards. –
The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall fix reasonable standards with respect to the amount of bone, slate, or other foreign substances which may be contained in anthracite coal or coke sold as standard coal or coke within this state. Such standards shall be set forth in an order or orders, and shall take effect at such time as shall be stated therein and remain in force until modified by the commissioner. In fixing such standards, due regard shall be had for the custom of the trade as carried on by reputable dealers, and the orders of the commissioner shall be designed to protect the public from imposition.
Source. 1985, 72:1. 1995, 130:5, eff. July 23, 1995.