Section 20. Minimum calcium carbonate equivalent  


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  • A. Agricultural liming materials shall be labeled to show a minimum Calcium Carbonate equivalent as listed below:

    Material

    Calcium carbonate equivalent

    Burnt lime

    not less than 140%

    Hydrated lime

    Not less than 110%

    Limestone

    Not less than 85%

    Shells

    Not less than 85%

    Burnt Shell

    Not less than 100%

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-04-11 § 2, eff. May 28, 1986.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-3701 of the Code of Virginia.